“Ten Letters to the Angel of Death” By Matthew Olzmann

A poem by alum Matthew Olzmann (poetry, ’09) appears at The Offing:

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Dear Angel of Death,

A long time ago, one of my writing teachers said, “Make a list of what you’re most afraid of and write to the thing at the top of the list.” I looked at my list, saw your name, and ignored that teacher for the rest of the year.

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