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THE TURTLE SHRINE NEAR CHITTAGONG by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE

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First Line: HUMPS OF SHELL EMERGE FROM DARK WATER
Last Line: OR SAY, THIS IS WATER, THAT IS LAND.
Subject(s): REPTILES; TURTLES; TORTOISES;
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