SPOTLIGHT

“Defeat” by Kahlil Gibran

Poems read aloud, beautifully

By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, November 19, 2024

SPOTLIGHT

“Defeat” by Kahlil Gibran

Poems read aloud, beautifully

By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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