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    Winter Poetry

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    “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.” — T. S. Eliot

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    An Ode to Oysters & Cheesecake

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    Urban Exploration

    Urban Exploration

    “In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.” — Ansel Adams

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