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PILLOW by JOHN UPDIKE

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: PLUMP MATE TO MY HEAD, YOU ALONE ABSORB
Last Line: WHEN THE MORNING DISCLOSES YOUR WRINKLES
Subject(s): PILLOWS;

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