Kansas City, Missouri: Hallmark, 1971. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. From the collection of Lawrence Ferlinghetti with gift inscription. "The poem "Parachutes, My Love, Could Carry Us Higher" by Barbara Guest is a poignant exploration of themes such as uncertainty, intimacy, and the delicate balance between safety and risk. The poem opens with a candid admission of not knowing, setting a tone of vulnerability and tenderness. The repeated line "Parachutes..... More