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A HAPPY CHILDHOOD, by             Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: My mother stands at the screen door, laughing
Alternate Author Name(s): Matthews, William Procter
Subject(s): Children; Family Life; Childhood; Relatives




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