The Thorn in the Verse

The Thorn in the Verse

The Thorn in the Verse

Jean Hill

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Editorial:
Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2017
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9780244648558
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This is the third book in the series of topical poems reminiscent of our times. Some will make you laugh and some will make you cry. All are written with feeling. This is poetry about life that will fill your heart with humour and fill your mind with thought.

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