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“Quick as a hummingbird...she darts so eagerly, swiftly, sweetly dipping into the flowers of my heart.”

Quote by James Oppenheim

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James Oppenheim
James Oppenheim

James Oppenheim, born on May 24, 1882, was an influential American poet of the early 20th century. Known for his passionate and philosophical poetry, Oppenheim's works have had a profound impact on American poetry. more

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