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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LIGHTNING, by JOSE SANTOS CHOCANO
First Line: O ragged mother, holding out thine hand
Last Line: And thou dost bear the lightning in thy womb!
Subject(s): Poverty; Widows And Widowers
First Line: O ragged mother, holding out thine hand
Last Line: And thou dost bear the lightning in thy womb!
Subject(s): Poverty; Widows And Widowers
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