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Bird Quote by Kay Ryan

“CROWN Too much rain loosens trees. In the hills giant oaks fall upon their knees. You can touch parts you have no right to— places only birds should fly to.” quote by Kay Ryan — Download Open image

“CROWN Too much rain loosens trees. In the hills giant oaks fall upon their knees. You can touch parts you have no right to— places only birds should fly to.”

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Bird Crowns Fall Giants Hills Knees Rain Should Too much Tree Trees

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