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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
WHISTLE, by YUSEF KOMUNYAKAA Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: The seven o'clock whistle Last Line: That made him look so young %& faceless, wearing his mother's powder blue %sunday dress & veiled hat Alternate Author Name(s): Brown, James Willie, Jr. | |||
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