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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
FIRE SPIRIT, by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I am old. / you warm yourselves at these fires
Last Line: Where shall I turn for comfort?
Subject(s): Old Age
First Line: I am old. / you warm yourselves at these fires
Last Line: Where shall I turn for comfort?
Subject(s): Old Age
I am old.
You warm yourselves at these fires?
In the center of these flames
I sit, my teeth chatter!
Where shall I turn for comfort?
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