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Trinity Park lies directly across from the library, Trinity Church rising like a midieval thought amidst the glass and steel towers.

Nick Flynn

Trinity Park lies directly across from the library, Trinity Church rising like a midieval thought amidst the glass and steel towers.

Tags: boston, description, ethereal

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About Nick Flynn

Nick Flynn (born January 26, 1960) is an American writer, playwright, and poet.