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EMANCIPATION by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: CORNCOB CONSTELLATION, / OYSTER SHELL, DRAWSTRING POUCH, DRY BONES
Last Line: WE'RE FREE
Subject(s): FREEDOM; SLAVERY; LIBERTY; SERFS;

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