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MY FATHER'S FINGERNAILS by ROBERT WRIGLEY

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: IN THE HARDWARE STORE A YOUNG CLERK
Last Line: look at him and he sees the darkening, day-ending air
Subject(s): FATHERS & SONS; HUMAN BEHAVIOR; CONDUCT OF LIFE; HUMAN NATURE;
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