"At twenty I tried to die And get back, back, back to you. … - Sylvia Plath

"At twenty I tried to die
And get back, back, back to you.
I thought even the bones would do. — from "Daddy", written 12 October 1962"

Sylvia Plath

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About Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath (27 October 1932 – 11 February 1963) was an American poet, novelist, short story writer, and essayist. She was the first wife of Ted Hughes.

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Pen Names: Victoria Lucas

Alternative Names: Sylvia Plath Hughes

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What did my fingers do before they held him?
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"At twenty I tried to die And get back, back, back to you. I thought even the bones would do. — from "Daddy", written 12 October 1962" - Sylvia Plath

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