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THE JOGGER ON RIVERSIDE DRIVE, 5:00 A.M. by AGHA SHAHID ALI

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: THE DARK SCISSORS OF HIS LEGS / CUT THE MOON'S
Last Line: HIS HEAT BEATING, FAR, FAR / BEHIND HIM
Subject(s): RUNNING & RUNNERS;

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