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CROSSING THE WATER, by             Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Black lake, black boat, two black, cut-paper people
Last Line: Are you not blinded by such expressionless sirens? / this is the silence of astounded souls
Alternate Author Name(s): Hughes, Ted, Mrs.




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