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“I often get asked by people 'Is your Twitter real?' and things of that nature. I'm never sure how to respond to that. My Twitter account is completely 'real' in that everything I tweet is something I have earnestly thought or something that has actually happened to me.”

Quote by Mira Gonzalez

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Born on May 28, 1992, Mira Gonzalez is a talented poet whose works are known for their profound emotions and unique style. She has won numerous awards for her poetry and has become a prominent figure in the contemporary poetry scene. more

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