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THE WOODPECKER by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS

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First Line: INNOCENCE! INNOCENCE IS THE CONDITION OF HEAVEN
Last Line: STABBING THERE WITH A BARBED TONGUE WHICH SUCCEEDS!
Subject(s): BIRDS; WOODPECKERS;

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