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PARANG: 1. CHRISTMAS EVE by DEREK WALCOTT

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: CAN YOU GENUINELY CLAIM THESE, AND DO THEY RECLAIM YOU
Last Line: OR TEARS THAT GLINT ON NIGHT'S FACE FOR EVERY ISLAND
Subject(s): SAINT LUCIA (CARIBBEAN ISLAND);
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