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Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong

bestselling author and poet Ocean Vuong is known for his evocative work that preserves the past, like petals pressed between sheets of wax paper. is no exception, detailing his relationship with his late mother. You can find numerous clips on BookTok slowly panning over particular verses in this book

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