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THREE VIEWS OF MOTHER: 3 by JOHN CIARDI

Poet Analysis

First Line: THREE RAINY DAYS AND THE FOURTH ONE SUNNY
Last Line: BUT OH, IF YOU COULD HAVE SEEN IT IN THAT TREE!
Subject(s): MOTHERS;

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