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ROTHKO'S LAST MEDITATION by BOB HICOK

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: IN THE DAYS LEADING TO THE MIRACLE HE DID NOT
Last Line: Nothing, a miraculous calm he'd soon lose and chase / into his chosen death
Subject(s): ABANDONMENT; DISAPPEARED PERSONS; MEDITATION; DESERTION; MISSING PERSONS;

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