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Quote by Joy Harjo

“We will keep going despite dark Or a madman in a white house dream.”

Quote by Joy Harjo

Book:An American Sunrise

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An American Sunrise

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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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