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    Imperfect Blooms
    Imperfect Blooms
    Imperfect Blooms
    Ebook47 pages13 minutes

    Imperfect Blooms

    By Erin Clarke

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    This poetry chapbook is a celebration of the lifelong process of healing the mind. Playful, wise, and full of compassion, each poem is a love letter to the joys, struggles, and ephemeral magic of living. Addressing depression, perfectionism, mindfulness, and gratitude, this collection examines our roles on the planet, honors the natural world with wonder, and delights in the possibility of profound healing from within.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateMar 31, 2023
    ISBN9781667894966
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