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THE BOY DIED IN MY ALLEY by GWENDOLYN BROOKS

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: WITHOUT MY HAVING KNOWN
Last Line: The red floor of my alley / is a special speech to me
Subject(s): DEATH; DEAD, THE;

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