Once I was beautiful. Now I am myself, counting this row and that row of moccasins waiting on the silent shelf

Once I was beautiful. Now I am myself, counting this row and that row of moccasins waiting on the silent shelf

Anne Sexton was a renowned American poet known for her confessional style of writing, delving into themes of mental illness, motherhood, and the struggles of being a woman in a patriarchal society. The line "Once I was beautiful. Now I am myself, counting this row and that row of moccasins waiting on the silent shelf" from her poem "Rowing" encapsulates the essence of her work and personal journey.