Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BACKYARD MERMAID, by MATTHEA HARVEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The backyard mermaid slumps across the birdbath, tired of fighting birds for seeds Last Line: She wants to get lost in that sad glowing square of blue. Don’t you? Subject(s): Cats | ||||||||
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