SPOTLIGHT

“Faustina, or, Rock Roses” by Elizabeth Bishop

Poems read aloud, beautifully

By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 18, 2025

SPOTLIGHT

“Faustina, or, Rock Roses” by Elizabeth Bishop

Poems read aloud, beautifully

By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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