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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HUNGER, by SALLY BRUCE KINSOLVING Poet's Biography
First Line: Hunger is the heart's robe
Last Line: Wet with tears.
Subject(s): Hunger; Love
First Line: Hunger is the heart's robe
Last Line: Wet with tears.
Subject(s): Hunger; Love
Hunger is the heart's robe
Wherein she is dressed,
Thirst is a red rose
Pinned to her breast.
Hope is her coronet
Barbed by fears,
Love is her only bread
Wet with tears.
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