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“In order to stay out of trouble I worked in industry. You can't even do that nowadays; there were all those factories.”

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Luis J. Rodriguez
Luis J. Rodriguez

Luis J. Rodriguez, born in 1954, is a renowned poet whose works delve into the impact of social injustice and poverty on individual lives, known for his unique narrative style and emotional expression. more

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