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Thu, Jan 22
This is a beautiful poem by a young woman named Dana Gilmore. She appeared on Def Poetry Jam a few times and each time she touched my heart. I felt as though her poems spoke my life. I really like this one, it is my favorite poem. It reminded me of a situation I WAS in. Im sure many women can relate... Please...
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