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A poem records emotions and moods that lie beyond normal language, that can only be patched together and hinted at metaphorically. 
Ackerman, Diane
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Diane Ackerman (born October 7, 1948) is an American author, poet, and naturalist known best for her work A Natural History of the Senses. Her writing style, referring to her best-selling natural history books, can best be described as a blend of poetry, colloquial history, and easy-reading science. She has taught at various universities, including Columbia and Cornell, and her essays regularly appear in distinguished popular and literary journals. · Can we improve this biography? Post your version
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