“I release you, fear, because you hold these scenes in front of me and I was born with eyes that can never close.”
Book:She Had Some Horses
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She Had Some Horses
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Joy Harjo
Joy Harjo is an American Indian poet born on May 9, 1951. Her work blends poetry, music, and visual art, exploring Native American culture, identity, and the female experience. Harjo is known for her unique voice and profound emotional expression, and her poetry has won numerous literary awards. more
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