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21/30: Danez Smith

Today we are reading a fantastic and fluidly written love poem "bare" by Danez Smith.

https://www.theparisamerican.com/danez-smith-poetry.html

(second poem at link)


There have been a lot of intense poems and prompts so far this month, so today let's keep it simple: write a poem for your love, whether it is a partner, friends, yourself, a tree: something you want to love bravely.

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