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LETTER WRITTEN ON A FERRY WHILE CROSSING LONG ISLAND SOUND, by             Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: I am surprised to see / that the ocean is still going on
Last Line: They call back to us / from the gauzy edge of paradise, / good news, good news
Subject(s): Ferry Boats; God; Long Island Sound; Nuns; Religion; Theology




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