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THE CHILDREN OF THE POOR by GWENDOLYN BROOKS

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First Line: PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO CHILDREN CAN BE HARD
Last Line: Holding the bandage ready for your eyes
Subject(s): AFRICAN AMERICANS; NEGROES; AMERICAN BLACKS;
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