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MANTIS by LOUIS ZUKOFSKY

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First Line: MANTIS! PRAYING MANTIS! SINCE YOUR WINGS' LEAVES
Last Line: And build the new world in your eyes, Save it!
Subject(s): MANTIS; LEAVES;
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