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“I drank that sentence and began to glow.”

Quote by Gary Soto

Book:Partly Cloudy: Poems of Love and Longing

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Partly Cloudy: Poems of Love and Longing

This book is a compilation of poems that explore themes of love and longing, capturing the complexities and emotions associated with these feelings. more

Author

Gary Soto is an American author known for his poetry and novels. His works often explore the experiences and identities of Latinx Americans, and are highly regarded by readers. more

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