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Apr 12, 2021 at 5:55pm

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Re: Re: DISCUSSION: Why People Write Poetry

by Solace.Bring

So glad you're back! You were missed!

As for your poem, maybe those poetic mental calisthenics are what "let the creativity flow from YOUR soul".

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DISCUSSION: Why People Write Poetry · 04-11-21 11:20pm
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