An author from this country wrote a narrative poem about a Nubian king titled Abdala. A poet from this country depicted White and Black ancestors who "weep. And sing. And sing, and sing, and sing." in his poem "Ballad of My Two Grandfathers." An author from this country compared his poetry to "a feather fan" and "a wounded deer looking for forest's sanctuary." The collection Motivos de son is by this country's poet Nicolás Guillén. A poet from this country described performing the title activity "for the sincere friend" and "for the cruel man" both "in July as well as in January." Julián Orbón adapted that author's poem "I cultivate a white rose" as part of a patriotic song associated with this country. For 10 points, name this home country of the author of Simple Verses, José Martí, whose poetry forms the lyrics of "Guantanamera." ■END■
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| Rohan Kher | Illinois Blue | Illinois Orange | 93 | 10 |
| Richard Lin | California | Asia B | 94 | 10 |
| Sam Asplund | Illinois White | Ohio | 95 | 10 |
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