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    Bleeding Sidewalks
    Bleeding Sidewalks
    Bleeding Sidewalks
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    Bleeding Sidewalks

    By Samuel Ludke

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    "Bleeding Sidewalks" delves into the raw emotions of the human experience, painting vivid images of life's complexities through the poetic lens of Samuel Ludke. With each verse, Ludke's words flow like rivers, capturing moments of pain, love, and resilience etched onto the concrete of existence. From the shattered fragments of broken dreams to the blossoming hope found in unexpected places, this collection invites readers to walk alongside the bleeding sidewalks of life and discover the beauty in the cracks.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAmerican Poets Inc.
    Release dateApr 18, 2024
    ISBN9798224084463
    Bleeding Sidewalks
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    Samuel Ludke

    Samuel Howard Ludke is an American Poet, Western Writer, and Author. His poetry deals with life, love, death, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He has written thousands of poems, almost one hundred books, and articles for many newspapers across the country. 

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