Classic and Contemporary Poetry

AN ORCHID by LOUIS SIMPSON

Poet Analysis

First Line: I MUST HAVE BEEN ASLEEP
Last Line: FADING THROUGH THE PAGES
Subject(s): ORCHIDS; LOVE – COMPLAINTS;

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