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THE BALLAD OF BALLYMOTE by TESS GALLAGHER

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: WE STOPPED AT HER HUT
Last Line: “Cabbage and bones,” she said.  “Cabbage and bones.”
Subject(s): SOCIAL PROBLEMS; IRELAND;

Full Poem Text Available at
http://archives.evergreen.edu/webpages/curricular/2009-2010/ireland0910/miscellaneous/poetry/the-ballad-of-ballymote/index.html



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