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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BEAUTY SHOPPE, by MARILYN NELSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Yes, girl. He was fine. All night he'd groan I love you Last Line: He's not worth it. Girl, that nigger broke my heart Alternate Author Name(s): Waniek, Marilyn Nelson Subject(s): African Americans; Love – Unrequited; Deception; Grief | |||
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