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FOR A GODCHILD, REGINA, ON THE OCCASION OF HER FIRST LOVE by TOI DERRICOTTE

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: BLOOD SISTER / OUR FINGERS JOIN BENEATH THE VEINS
Last Line: & WALK UNDER THE COOL TREES
Subject(s): AFRICAN AMERICANS - WOMEN; WOMEN'S RIGHTS; FEMINISM;
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https://www.google.com/books/edition/Home_Girls/a8xK1TAjDfMC?gbpv=1


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