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THE LOST CHILDREN by RANDALL JARRELL

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: TWO LITTLE GIRLS, ONE FAIR, ONE DARK
Last Line: BUT THE CHILD KEEPS ON PLAYING, SO I PLAY
Subject(s): DEATH - CHILDREN; GIRLS; DEATH - BABIES;

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