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THIS BE THE VERSE by PHILIP LARKIN

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First Line: THEY FUCK YOU UP, YOUR MUM AND DAD
Last Line: Get out as early as you can, / and don't have any kids yourself
Subject(s): PARENTS; PARENTHOOD;
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