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    Manifest
    Manifest
    Manifest
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    Manifest

    By Debbie Viale

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    These are my collection of poems that I wrote over the years. Some wonderful memories and experiences that I shared with people close to my heart.



    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSweetspire Literature Management LLC
    Release dateJan 9, 2023
    ISBN9781958381656
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    Debbie Viale

    Debbie has been writing Children’s stories and poetry since the age of 14 and has published several books in the past 3 years.

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