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“Cold nights meant long lines. At a rusty tank marked K-Oil. Buying kerosene for your heater. Fumes would fill your house. Scenting all inside. You kept yourself warm. Then headed to school smelling poor.”

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Book:Some Books Are Not For Sale
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Some Books Are Not For Sale

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Damon Thomas

Damon Thomas, born in 1970, is a talented songwriter with a diverse range of musical styles. His works are deeply loved by a wide audience. more

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