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VIETNAM by WISLAWA SZYMBORSKA

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First Line: WOMAN, WHAT'S YOUR NAME?' 'I DON'T KNOW.'
Last Line: Are those your children?' 'yes'
Subject(s): CHILDREN; MOTHERS; VIETNAMESE CONFLICT, 1961-1975; CHILDHOOD;
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