A poetic reflection on the beginning and ending of things, using the metaphor of a flowing river.
| Title | : | I Am the River: Poem LVIII (Poetry Book 2017) |
| Author | : | Jay Botten |
| Language | : | en |
| Rating | : | 4.90 out of 5 stars |
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