Classic and Contemporary Poetry

I AM LEARNING TO ABANDON THE WORLD by LINDA PASTAN

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

Last Line: as if to make amends
Subject(s): CONDUCT OF LIFE;

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https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/34957/i-am-learning-to-abandon-the-world

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