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poem. A poet in a Heian period kimono writes Japanese poetry during the Kamo Kyokusui No En Ancient Festival at Jonan-gu shrine on April 29, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Festival of Kyokusui-no Utage orignated in 1,182, party Heian era (794-1192).

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Born	October 11, 1897 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Died	June 22, 1965 (aged 67) • Coral Gables • Florida
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