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THE POOL by HILDA DOOLITTLE

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: ARE YOU ALIVE?
Last Line: WHAT ARE YOU -- BANDED ONE?
Subject(s): BIBLE;
Are you alive?
I touch you.
You quiver like a sea-fish.
I cover you with my net.
What are you -- banded one?



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