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    Poems
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    Poems

    By A. N. Janse

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    I’m a convert to poetry. I now appreciate the wisdom and beauty that can be conveyed in the various forms of poetry that evoke emotion and imagination. It enlightens me. I hope my readers will share in the discovery that has been so important to me.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherA. N. Janse
    Release dateJul 21, 2013
    ISBN9781301970735
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