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Silhouette of a city skyline

Tattered Shoes

by Sarah Toney (This story contains suicide.) The air was thin and icy. Breathing it in felt like swallowing shattered glass. The city was beautiful from this height and the boy wanted to reach out and feel the warmth of the setting sun. The heaviness in his chest felt a…

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Posts Tagged Def Jam Poetry

Knock, Knock

Award-winning actor, singer, writer and composer Daniel Beaty performs a powerful rendition of “Knock, Knock” on Def Poetry Jam. Visit his website to learn about Beaty’s work, awards and tour schedule.

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