we count more than coins
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°We Count More Than Coins°
This is a collection of poems that speak the truth of lives often unseen.
It tells the stories of Miro, Maris, Tavian, and others children facing struggles, carrying dreams, and holding onto hope.
Through simple words and heartfelt voices, these poems reveal pain, strength, love, and the quiet power within.
They remind us that we are worth more than what we have in our pockets, that our hearts and dreams matter most.
*Read their stories, Feel their voices, Remember we count more than coins.*
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