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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
IN LATE-AFTERNNON LIGHT THE TOPS OF THE BREADFRUIT LEAVES, by DEREK WALCOTT Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In late-afternoon light the tops of the breadfruit leaves Last Line: Green and red lights droning where stars and fireflies breed Subject(s): Saint Lucia, West Indies | |||
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