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A Pure Strain

Longshoreman child
of a longshoreman
husband of a
longshoreman's daughter,
in you we perceive
a pure strain.

Submitted: Sunday, August 14, 2011
Edited: Sunday, August 14, 2011

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  • Eric Cockrell (8/22/2011 9:10:00 PM)

    much said in a very few words... well done!

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