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“Poetry connects you to yourself, to the self that doesn't know how to talk or negotiate.”

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Rita Dove
Rita Dove

Rita Dove is an American poet born on August 28, 1952. Her works are known for their profound social insight and emotional expression, having won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. more

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