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Nayyirah Waheed

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Nayyirah Waheed is a writer who has published two books of poetry and has been described as "perhaps the most famous poet on Instagram." Her poetry is known for its distinctive brevity and free verse style, covering topics such as love, identity, race, and feminism.

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