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If Upon Me in My GardenBy francine j. harris
When we go together, what is the simple form we
make?
When we go together, what is the simple form we
make?
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I am asked a question.By Jane Hirshfield
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LaughterBy Rüştü Onur
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You make the tender parts of me
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You make the tender parts of me
sing.
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I did not know how beautiful we
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I did not know how beautiful we
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