I've not learned the acceptable way of saying you fascinate me...I've not even learned how to say I like you without frightening people away. (Nikki Giovanni)

I've not learned the acceptable way of saying you fascinate me...I've not even learned how to say I like you without frightening people away.

Nikki Giovanni

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