“The heart is a small and lonesome place she is a country her eyes hold the river I used to swim her skin, the morning fruit I touched and tasted the heart is a small and lonesome place she is a country I no longer live in.”
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Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander is an American author known for his poetry and young adult literature. His works often explore themes of race, identity, and growth, and have been well-received by readers. more
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