Classic and Contemporary Poetry

NIGHTMARE BEGINS RESPONSIBILITY by MICHAEL S. HARPER

Poet Analysis

First Line: I PLACE THESE NUMBED WRISTS TO THE PANE
Last Line: NIGHTMARE BEGINS RESPONSIBILIT
Subject(s): DEATH - CHILDREN; RACISM; DEATH - BABIES; RACIAL PREJUDICE; BIGOTRY;

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