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“Rick Black writes with the honed elegance of a poet so in command of lyric sentiment and the efficient evocative use of language that what results is indeed as urgent and vulnerable as true prayer ... There is something profoundly human and completely necessary about Star of David.”

Quote by Kwame Dawes

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Kwame Dawes is a renowned poet, born on July 28, 1962. His poetry is deeply influenced by Caribbean and African cultures, known for its unique style and profound themes. more

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