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This poem is from the book The Evening Championship by Masin Persina (Finishing Line Press), and can be found at https://finishinglinepress.com/product/the-evening-championship-by-masin-persina/
Masin Persina lives in Richmond California with his wife and daughter. His first chapbook, Centonials, was published in 2024. Poems of his have recently appeared or are forthcoming in Colorado Review, Alaska Quarterly, The Journal and elsewhere. He has received support from the Community of Writers as well as the UC Davis MFA program. An educator of 15 years, he serves as an instructional coach to English Language Arts teachers in an effort to ensure quality education for all students, regardless of their socio-economic status.
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