“Willow trees are kind, Dear God. They will not bear a body on their limbs.”
Quote by Alice Dunbar Nelson
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Alice Dunbar Nelson
Alice Dunbar Nelson was an American poet, journalist, and educator born in July 1875 and died in September 1935. She is recognized for her significant contributions to the Harlem Renaissance and her role as a writer and civil rights activist. more
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