(7 June 1917 – 3 December 2000 / Topeka, Kansas)

poet Gwendolyn Brooks
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A Sunset of the City

Already I am no longer looked at with lechery or love.
My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls,
Are gone from the house.
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  • Delilah Miller (3/11/2007 10:58:00 PM)

    Poor Gwen. She thought she was left behind by the times, but she''s timless and she's lovely.

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