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    On the Line: Poems
    On the Line: Poems
    On the Line: Poems
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    On the Line: Poems

    By Kamala Platt

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    With gentle yet sardonic wit, this collection of poetry considers the transcultural experience and encourages engaging with the world, both intellectually and emotionally, despite feelings of isolation. Fusing personal, sociopolitical, and ecological concerns, this compilation exposes public as well as private wounds in an accessible and thought-provoking manner. Addressing human rights and gender issues, these significant poems evaluate current predicaments and express hope for a future without them.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWings Press
    Release dateApr 1, 2010
    ISBN9781609400125
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