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    Sketchings of a Lay: Poetic Pictures of the Mind
    Sketchings of a Lay: Poetic Pictures of the Mind
    Sketchings of a Lay: Poetic Pictures of the Mind
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    Sketchings of a Lay: Poetic Pictures of the Mind

    By Bill Bassey Okpa

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    Sketchings of a Lay is a collection of ideas, admonitions, prayers, cries, letters, comments and more about life, love, friendship, people, religion, Nigeria and Africa. It is written for you pleasure and learning.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBill Bassey Okpa
    Release dateJun 6, 2016
    ISBN9781310169502
    Sketchings of a Lay: Poetic Pictures of the Mind
    Author

    Bill Bassey Okpa

    Bill Bassey is a Reverend Minister, a very creative person and freelance writer. He is married and love children, and developing and guiding young people.

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