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    A Poet's Qualm
    A Poet's Qualm
    A Poet's Qualm
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    A Poet's Qualm

    By Matt Rice

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    This collection of poetry and one descriptive writing span the length of three years, and the multiple states of mind experienced within that time (though not necessarily in chronological order). Most are fantasies based on feelings, but many are literal expressions of those feelings and describe that eternal self-questioning—qualms, if you will—that we all experience to some degree. This manuscript has been divided into two sections; section one beginning with “Writer’s Block” are imaginative poems written without particular inspiration. Section II which begins with “A Gambler’s Tale” are much more introspective, and explore the various fears, passions, and emotions of the author. It is my hope that these words will find a way to inspire, humble, uplift, and reassure anyone with self-doubt, of their place in this world. We are all one humanity; you are never alone.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateJan 8, 2020
    ISBN9781794857001
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