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THE BIRTH IN A NARROW ROOM by GWENDOLYN BROOKS

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First Line: WEEPS OUT OF WESTERN COUNTRY SOMETHING NEW
Last Line: Across old peach cans and jelly jars
Subject(s): AFRICAN AMERICANS - WOMEN; BIRTH; CHILD BIRTH; MIDWIFERY;
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