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TO A DAUGHTER LEAVING HOME by LINDA PASTAN

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: WHEN I TAUGHT YOU / AT EIGHT TO RIDE
Last Line: Handkerchief waving / goodbye
Subject(s): GROWTH; HOME; MOTHERS; WOMEN;
Full Poem Text Available at
https://www.loc.gov/programs/poetry-and-literature/poet-laureate/poet-laureate-projects/poetry-180/all-poems/item/poetry-180-075/to-a-daughter-leaving-home/


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