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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
JUNETEENTH, by MARILYN NELSON Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: With her shiny black-patent sandals Last Line: With the newpaper editor, %who lost his other ear %getting away from a lynch-mob Alternate Author Name(s): Waniek, Marilyn Nelson Subject(s): Family Life | |||
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