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COMING HOME, DETROIT, 1968, by             Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: A winter tuesday, the city pouring fire,
Last Line: The twisted river stopped at the cover of iron. / we burn this city every day
Subject(s): Cities; Detroit, Michigan; Homecoming; Industry; Labor & Laborers; Urban Life; Work; Workers




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