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    Bathysphere
    Bathysphere
    Bathysphere
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    Bathysphere

    By George Pestana

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    This volume includes 60 poems for thinkers. Many types of poems are included - philosophical, deep, whimsical, humorous, and erudite, with a whiff of the surreal. This is the author's third volume of poetry to be published.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGeorge Pestana
    Release dateJul 5, 2020
    ISBN9780463036389
    Bathysphere
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    George Pestana

    George Pestana (a.k.a. "OddWritings") publishes his poetry in both traditional forms - eBooks and print books - as well as in the form of digital collectibles. See his website for an up-to-date listing of publications.

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