I was in juvenile detention center, and I was in Rikers Island. And there was an anthology written by the inmates called… — Lemon Andersen Copy Share Image
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Girl with the burning golden eyes, And red-bird song, and snowy throat: I bring you gold and silver moons, And diamond stars,… — Grace Noll Crowell Copy Share Image
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I might go to heaven, I might go to hell But at least I know my cum doesn't smell And if I… — Trace Adkins Copy Share Image
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“Poem For Laura" Now come the bright prophets across my life. The solemn fl esh, the miracles, and the pain. Across the… — Jack Gilbert Copy Share Image
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