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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE FIGURE IN THE FACE, by JOHN HOLLANDER Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: Six-twenty seven, and I'm at my best Last Line: I know my grasp of things exceeds my reach Subject(s): Time; Conduct Of Life | |||
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