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BLACK SILK by TESS GALLAGHER

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: She was cleaning — there is always CLOTHING & DRESS; IDENTITY;
Last Line: other mind, and stood still
Subject(s): LOSS; MEMORY;

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