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A Conceit

Maya Angelou

Give me your hand
Make room for me
to lead and follow
you
beyond this rage of poetry.
Let others have
the privacy of
touching words
and love of loss
of love.
For me
Give me your hand.




Quotes of the Day

The world, not only America, would be a much better place if we could all learn to respect the basic humanity of those with different viewpoints.
• Marcia Roberts


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