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When younger, I thought one of the particulars of being Homo sapiens was to communicate. I have not learned not to, though I am cautious when I try.

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Nikki Giovanni
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: June 7
Poet
Teacher
Writer
Knoxville
Tennessee
Yolande Cornelia Giovanni
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Sapiens
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Particulars
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Homo
Cautious
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Communication

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go barefoot and be warm all the time not only when you go to bed and sleep
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