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SONNET: 23 by JOHN BERRYMAN

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: THEY MAY SUPPOSE, BECAUSE I WOULD NOT CLOY YOUR EAR
Last Line: POMPOUS AND VAGUE ON THE STUMP OF HIS CAREER
Subject(s): POETRY & POETS;

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