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A CATERPILLAR ON THE DESK by ROBERT BLY

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First Line: LIFTING UP MY COFFEE CUP, I NOTICE A CATERPILLAR CRAWLING
Last Line: down to his daily work, to use stamps
Subject(s): CATERPILLARS; POSTAGE STAMPS;

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