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A collection of nature poems, love poems, and other musings by Deanna Sylvester. From the author: "For me, poetry happens when my heart feels something and tries to share it. Then my mind takes over and tries to translate it into language. Many feelings are lost in the translation, and many words are eliminated from the page as not quit
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Deanna Sylvester
Deanna Sylvester is an educator and nature lover. She published her first book of poetry in honor of her fiftieth birthday. She lives in the desert southwest with her wife and dog.
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