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poor tense: long con verse

Greg Santos

Publisher: Monterey Road Inc.

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"poor tense" is the sharp and satirical first book of poetry from artist and writer Greg Santos.
In these sixteen pointed and poignant works, Santos engages even the casual reader, lacing verses rich in colloquial slang and wordplay into a gritty tapestry of inequality, corruption, sex, greed and weed.
Available since: 11/08/2014.

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