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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LEAVING THE ISLAND, by LINDA PASTAN Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We roll up the rugs and strip the neds by rote Last Line: The ferry is no simple pleasure boat Subject(s): Summer; Vacation; Moving | |||
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