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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HYMN FOR LANIE POO, by AMIRI BARAKA Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O / these wild trees Last Line: Benevolent step / mother america Alternate Author Name(s): Jones, Leroi Subject(s): African Americans - Women; Racism; Sisters; Racial Prejudice; Bigotry | |||
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