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“It feels intimate and life affirming to me when someone tweets things that appear to just be insane thoughts they had and typed out then tweeted immediately, with little or no regard for how others might perceive them, simply because they were in a state of emotional desperation and felt like they didn't want to express those thoughts to anyone else.”

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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