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Poems from LydiaOliver
Another southern-living, poetry-writing, dog-loving queer feminist from Agnes Scott College. Summon her with candy and Beyonce.
When Asked Why I Write
Because I cry on every birthday. Because the smell of my mother’s cigarettes still comforts me. Because I don’t really like my therapist....
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