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IN A BIRD SANCTUARY by RICHARD WILBUR

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First Line: BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GIVE IT TOO MUCH GROUND
Last Line: WHAT'S ALL ABOUT
Subject(s): ENVIRONMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; ECOLOGY; CONSERVATION;

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