Words That Burn: Poems on the theme of family
Poets Dean Atta and Valerie Bloom share poems on the theme of family.
The Family Mystery by Dean Atta
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Through My Window by Valerie Bloom
Poet Valerie Bloom takes on the challenge with a poem about her family.
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