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OLD LADIES' HOME by SYLVIA PLATH

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: SHARDED IN BLACK, LIKE BEETLES
Last Line: Shortens with each breath drawn
Subject(s): WOMEN - OLD AGE; NURSING HOMES; OLD AGE HOMES; ASSISTED LIVING;
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