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STANDOFF by DENISE LEVERTOV

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First Line: ASSAIL GOD'S HEARING WITH GULL-SCREECH KNIFEBLADES
Last Line: When shall we / dare to fly?
Subject(s): SPIRITUAL LIFE; WOMEN & RELIGION;
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