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One of the most touching poems about loss (and the enduring bonds that comfort us through our grief), ee cummings' i carry your heart is a perfect choice for anyone who has lost someone close.

The ARPA judges announced on Saturday at the 2021 annual awards for the Best New Writer - SILVER - Kiwi young writer - Andrew Hill ...