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AGAINST WHATEVER IT IS THAT'S ENCROACHING by CHARLES SIMIC

Poet Analysis

First Line: BEST OF ALL IS TO BE IDLE
Last Line: As if she were about to cry or sing
Subject(s): IDLENESS; LAZINESS; SLOTH; INDOLENCE;
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