I study and read poems and try to put myself in them. - Joy Harjo

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study and read poems and try to put
myself in them.

Joy Harjo

She Had Some Horses · November 30, 2005 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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About Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo (May 9, 1951) is a poet, musician, author and the first Native American United States Poet Laureate.

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