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EARLY RISER by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: THE FACE OF THE CLOCK AT 4 A.M.
Last Line: ANY MAIL HERSELF.
Subject(s): CLOCKS; DAWN; DAY; SLEEP; TIME; SUNRISE;

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