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THE REFINERY by ROBERT PINSKY

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First Line: THIRSTY AND LANGUOROUS AFTER THEIR LONG BLACK SLEEP
Last Line: That monstered up sweetness for them while they dozed
Subject(s): OIL FIELDS; SOCIAL COMMENTARIES;

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