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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ELEGY, by JOHN CIARDI Poet's Biography
First Line: My father was born with a spade in his hand and traded it
Last Line: Hymned out my blood to glory, for one good reason
Subject(s): Fathers
First Line: My father was born with a spade in his hand and traded it
Last Line: Hymned out my blood to glory, for one good reason
Subject(s): Fathers
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