The Black Evangelist of the North
Poem by Tia Goffe
About the Author
I am Tia Goffe. I am 21 years old, and currently studying for an MA in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University. I grew up in Scunthorpe and have loved writing from being a child. I love any opportunity to write for people as much as I love writing for myself. Find me on Instagram at @tia_goffe_creates
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