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THE DEATH OF THE FATHERS: 3. THE BOAT by ANNE SEXTON

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First Line: FATHER / (HE CALLS HIMSELF 'OLD SEA DOG')
Last Line: BAILING THE BOAT
Subject(s): FATHERS; BOATS;
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