Because Of My History, I Am The New Giver

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Dennis Ryan

Wellsville, New York

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Wellsville, New York

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early Friday morning, May 5, 2023 at 4: 47 and 5 a.m.

Because of my history—a personal history
laced with police violence, personal injury
and trauma—I am the new giver, the real-life
version, and not just some book and/or theory.
Julie, Susan, Lexi, Larissa, Rebecca and Rebecca,
Berra, Desiree, Laurie, Nadia, Meredith can confirm this.

Dennis Ryan

Friday, May 5, 2023

Topic(s) of this poem: psychology,giving,books,love of poetry,poetry,writing,history,empathy,police,police brutality,violence,friends,trauma,men,women,relationships,love and friendship

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I have been the victim of police terror, police violence, which has produced in me an enhanced sense of empathy, sympathy, leading to my giving gifts, including my poetry books, to others, friends of mine.

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