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Anne Sexton Quotes: Yes, I know. Death sits with his key in my lock. Not one day is taken for granted. Even nursery rhymes have put me in hock.
         

Yes, I know. Death sits with his key in my lock. Not one day is taken for granted. Even nursery rhymes have put me in hock.


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This page presents the quote "Yes, I know. Death sits with his key in my lock. Not one day is taken for granted. Even nursery rhymes have put me in hock.". Author of this quote is Anne Sexton. This quote is about nursery, carpe diem, one day, keys, taken, taken for granted, death,.