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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY EVE, by BILLY COLLINS Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The figure alone is enough to keep me awake Last Line: That is cutting silently across the dark sky Subject(s): Middle Age | |||
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