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THE FIGURE IN THE FACE by JOHN HOLLANDER

Poem Explanation

First Line: SIX-TWENTY SEVEN, AND I'M AT MY BEST
Last Line: I KNOW MY GRASP OF THINGS EXCEEDS MY REACH
Subject(s): TIME; CONDUCT OF LIFE;

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