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MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN AT A POND by ALICIA SUSKIN OSTRIKER

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: THE FIRST OF JUNE, GRASSES ALREADY TALL
Last Line: IS A RESPONSE. I SWIM ACROSS THE RING OF IT
Subject(s): LAKES; WOMEN; POOLS; PONDS;

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