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MY SHOES by CHARLES SIMIC

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: SHOES, SECRET FACE OF MY INNER LIFE
Last Line: With your mute patience, forming / the only true likeness of myself
Subject(s): SHOES; BOOTS; SNEAKERS; SHOEMAKERS;

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