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    Secondary Poems
    Secondary Poems
    Secondary Poems
    Ebook51 pages14 minutes

    Secondary Poems

    By Jo Bahdo

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    About this ebook

    When I first tumbled into love’s embrace, every imperfection I bore was magnified.

    I began to define myself by these blemishes, feeling an overwhelming urge to fade away.

    At last, I embraced every tear and danced, unfurled.

    The book before you weaves a narrative that unveils itself progressively – each poem a stepping stone in a journey best experienced in sequence.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAustin Macauley Publishers
    Release dateDec 8, 2023
    ISBN9781035809936
    Secondary Poems
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    Jo Bahdo

    Jo Bahdo is a poetry writer, avid reader, and regular cinemagoer currently living in Zürich, Switzerland. The book you are holding is the sequel of Primary Poems which was published on May 04, 2020. Additional pieces of Jo’s work have been published by Sunday Mornings at the River, Querencia Press, Beyond the Veil Press and Tropico Line Poetry. Connect with Jo and join the community on Instagram: @jobahdo.

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      Secondary Poems - Jo Bahdo

      Secondary Poems

      Jo Bahdo

      Austin Macauley Publishers

      Secondary Poems

      About the Author

      Copyright Information ©

      Acknowledgement

      Au début

      Orange

      Sunset

      Dusk

      Royal

      Sandstone

      Rust

      Ginger

      Burnt

      Clay

      Dawn

      Marigold

      Sunrise

      Green

      Jade

      Moss

      Mint

      Emerald

      Lime

      Sea Green

      Spring

      Jungle

      Purple

      Raisin

      Wisteria

      Mauve

      Amethyst

      Heliotrope

      Mulberry

      Grapes

      Wine

      Lilac

      Orchid

      Finalement

      Green Translated

      Jade

      Moss

      Mint

      Emerald

      Lime

      Sea Green

      Spring

      Jungle

      About the Author

      Also by Jo Bahdo: Primary Poems

      Copyright Information ©

      Jo Bahdo 2023

      The right of Jo Bahdo to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by the author in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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      Any person who commits any unauthorised act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages.

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