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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE MEASURE, by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
Last Line: Men, by their glances, are masters or slaves.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Subject(s): Social Commentary; Relationships
Last Line: Men, by their glances, are masters or slaves.
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Subject(s): Social Commentary; Relationships
Fierce is the conflict—the battle of eyes,
Sure and unerring, the wordless replies,
Challenges flash from their ambushing caves—
Men, by their glances, are masters or slaves.
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