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    Pear and Stone: More Poems Inspired by Portugal
    Pear and Stone: More Poems Inspired by Portugal
    Pear and Stone: More Poems Inspired by Portugal
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    Pear and Stone: More Poems Inspired by Portugal

    By Sonja N. Bohm

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    Explore the complexities of a human heart as it navigates the ebb and flow of a sea of emotions; a heart marked by passion and devotion, and tested by separation and longing. Bilingual poems by Sonja N. Bohm written side-by-side in Portuguese and English. The fruit of a continued journey into learning and loving the Portuguese language.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWorlds Aspire
    Release dateFeb 23, 2024
    ISBN9798218384906
    Pear and Stone: More Poems Inspired by Portugal

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