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Firm of Step
Written by Lorraine Ansell
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“Firm of Step” is a collection of words that have come together after four seasons of experience. Each short poem features unpolished stones that can only shine once you have read them.
Formed from daily life, Lorraine Ansell, has shaped characters into form and re-arranged them into stories. Short and perfectly formed into the paragraphs and pages you hear.
These twenty two especially selected poems and musings have been curated from many words and are now showcased for your enjoyment.
Take what you need from each poem or story and thank you for taking the time to discover new arrangements.
Formed from daily life, Lorraine Ansell, has shaped characters into form and re-arranged them into stories. Short and perfectly formed into the paragraphs and pages you hear.
These twenty two especially selected poems and musings have been curated from many words and are now showcased for your enjoyment.
Take what you need from each poem or story and thank you for taking the time to discover new arrangements.
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