<div>I stand at the crossroads of opportunity and transformation, bracing myself to embark on a journey that promises to redefine my craft in unimaginable ways. My name is Martins Deep, and I have been offered admission to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing in the fall, at The University of Memphis. This invitation is an extension of its hand, and right here is me taking it to walk the path the universe calls me to tread.

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<div>I was drawn to The University of Memphis' commitment to its diverse and inclusive literary community. The prospect of immersing myself in an environment teeming with voices and their gift of touch to shape my craft fills me with unparalleled joy. Under the mentorship of the amazing Emily Skaja and Marcus Wicker, I see an opportunity to refine my craft to better bear its burden.

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<div>However, I cannot embark on this journey alone. Relocation expenses looming ahead, presents a formidable barrier to this dream. I humbly seek your support to cover essential costs such as SEVIS and visa fees, rent and security deposits, travel expenses, and initial living expenses. Your generosity will enable me to focus on my full length Sillerman Semifinalist manuscript, "Sighs in Translation" and others in the works.

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<div>You can also donate directly to my bank account here:

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<div>Access Bank

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<div>Here are a few links to my published works as testaments to my passion and dedication ever since I started sending them out for publication in 2020:

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<div>1. "a dead child has something to say about _____" Frontier Poetry

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<div>Link: <a href="https://www.frontierpoetry.com/2024/03/15/martins-deep" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.frontierpoetry.com/2024/03/15/martins-deep/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.frontierpoetry.com/2024/03/15/martins-deep/</a></a>

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<div>2. "Mouth mirror or elegy for my premolar" - Palette Poetry

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<div>Link: <a href="https://www.palettepoetry.com/2024/02/19/mouth-mirror" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.palettepoetry.com/2024/02/19/mouth-mirror/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.palettepoetry.com/2024/02/19/mouth-mirror/</a></a>

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<div>3. "From a Survivor in a Garden of Bones &amp; Other Poems" - Lolwe

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<div><a href="https://lolwe.org/from-a-survivor-in-a-garden-of-bones/%255D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://lolwe.org/from-a-survivor-in-a-garden-of-bones/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://lolwe.org/from-a-survivor-in-a-garden-of-bones/</a>]</a>

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<div>It is my belief that your support is not just an investment in my education; it is a vote of confidence in the power of words in shifting paradigms by true storytelling.

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<div>Thank you for considering my kind request, and for standing alongside me as I embark on this journey towards light.

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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,

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<div>Martins Deep

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