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    American Lyricon: A Poet Sings of America
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    American Lyricon: A Poet Sings of America

    By Joel L. Young

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    Follow one man's poetical journey back in time to the budding of a nation.

    From war-time to peace-time and in between, these historical poems capture the imagination and give pride to anyone who calls themselves 'American.'

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSynergEbooks
    Release dateOct 8, 2016
    ISBN9780970238528
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    American Lyricon: A Poet Sings of America
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    Joel L. Young

    Joel L. Young is a former graduate of Florida Community College in Jacksonville, Florida. He's an multi award-winning poet with an eclectic taste in sports, politics, history, cosmic events and music. "American Lyricon: A Poet Sings of America" has won several awards, including an EPPIE in 2000. His books, poetry and the award-winning anthology Open Mic Jacksonville, which he and other first coast poets are featured, is on Amazon.com. Young's poetry can be found throughout the internet in such online journals as Slow Trains, Poetic Voices, Wilmington Blues and others.

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