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""Lays of a Heart"" is a collection of poems written by George Wade Robinson and published in 1867. The poems cover a range of themes, from love and loss to nature and spirituality. Robinson's writing style is lyrical and emotive, with a focus on creating vivid imagery and exploring the…

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I have not found many poets from the past that relate so well to a person’s mental suffering today, but Robinson is one of them.

His lays truly are from the heart: blood-soaked and burdened. Like the other poets I have listed, he does not shy away from hardships but instead writes his way through them.

For those wrestling with angst or fear, I especially recommend his book.

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