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Quote by Joy Harjo

“Perhaps the world will end at the kitchen table, while we are laughing and crying, eating of the last sweet bite.”

Quote by Joy Harjo

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Joy Harjo is an American Indian poet born on May 9, 1951. Her work blends poetry, music, and visual art, exploring Native American culture, identity, and the female experience. Harjo is known for her unique voice and profound emotional expression, and her poetry has won numerous literary awards. more

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