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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WHY CAN'T I BE, by DAVID IGNATOW Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Why can’t I be an empty house falling into decay, unaware of myself?
Last Line: Shine upon me, sun, so that I become lit up like a sunbeam
Subject(s): Self
First Line: Why can’t I be an empty house falling into decay, unaware of myself?
Last Line: Shine upon me, sun, so that I become lit up like a sunbeam
Subject(s): Self
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