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I’m overwhelmed. My biggest downfall is my brightest blessing, I feel too much, all the time. Ya Allah, if it’ll keep my heart soft, break my heart every day.

Warsan Shire

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Warsan Shire
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: January 1
Poet
Writer
Republic of Kenya
Feels
Allah
Heart
Overwhelmed
Soft
Much
Biggest
Every
Blessing
Time
Break
Keep
Brightest
Feel
Downfall

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