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My Favorite Poets May Not Be Your Bread And Butter. I Have More Favorite Poems Than Favorite Poets.
-Rita Dove
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My Favorite Poets May Not Be Your
Rita Dove
My Favorite Poets May Not Be Your Bread And Butter. I Have More Favorite Poems Than Favorite Poets.
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