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VERN by GWENDOLYN BROOKS

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First Line: WHEN WALKING IN A TINY RAIN
Last Line: Nor mock the tears you have to hide
Subject(s): ANIMALS; DOGS; FRIENDSHIP;
When walking in a tiny rain/ Across the vacant lot,
A pup's a good companion -- If a pup you've got.
And when you've had a scold,
And no one loves you very,
And you cannot be merry,
A pup will let you look at him,
And even let you hold
His little wiggly warmness --
And let you snuggle down beside.
Nor mock the tears you have to hide.



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