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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
GOING BACK, by JAMES HARRISON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: How long, stone, did it take
Last Line: Sink again, you might cover bones.
Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim
Subject(s): Aging; Change; Time
First Line: How long, stone, did it take
Last Line: Sink again, you might cover bones.
Alternate Author Name(s): Harrison, Jim
Subject(s): Aging; Change; Time
How long, stone, did it take
to get that fat?
The rain made the furrow a rut
and then among the mint and nettles
you make your appearance.
Sink again, you might cover bones.
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