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THE EARTH IS A LIVING THING by LUCILLE CLIFTON

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: IS A BLACK SHAMBLING BEAR
Last Line: FEEL HER BRUSHING IT CLEAN
Subject(s): EARTH; LIFE; WORLD;
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