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“A wedding is earth and water and a species of irreducible light and the flat belly of a harbor and a mango about to ripen and fall into gravity's caress and the waves subsiding and resuming their concerto in a minor key and the rush hour canceled by the stun of auspicious beginnings.”

Quote by Mark McMorris

Work

The Blaze of the Poui: Poems

This book is a compilation of poetry that delves into a range of subjects, including love, nature, and personal reflection. more

Author

Mark McMorris
Mark McMorris

Mark McMorris is a Canadian snowboarder born on December 9, 1993. He is renowned in the international snowboarding community for his exceptional skills in aerial tricks and flips. more

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