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    Just a Plain Old Joe
    Just a Plain Old Joe
    Just a Plain Old Joe
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    Just a Plain Old Joe

    By Benjamin Neesham

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    Just a Plain Old Joe is a collection of poems that was primarily written between the late 2008 and the autumn of 2009. The content incorporates humorous rhyme, devotional verse and more reflective material that has been inspired by the people, places and events that have shaped the life of the author.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris UK
    Release dateSep 15, 2011
    ISBN9781465359582
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