Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE FORTUNATE SPILL, by MARILYN NELSON



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First Line: Well! Johnnie thinks. He has his nerve!
Last Line: As they fall for each other, and for me
Alternate Author Name(s): Waniek, Marilyn Nelson
Subject(s): Family Life; African Americans; Courtship; Luck; Love; Relatives




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