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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SHINGLING THE NEW ROOF, by DAVID BOTTOMS Poet's Biography
First Line: On the roof of the garage my father was
Last Line: A sharp impression deepening to a bruise.
Subject(s): Accidents; Labor & Laborers; Mothers & Sons; Youth; Work; Workers
First Line: On the roof of the garage my father was
Last Line: A sharp impression deepening to a bruise.
Subject(s): Accidents; Labor & Laborers; Mothers & Sons; Youth; Work; Workers
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