Well, Lizzie Anderson! seventeen men—and
the baby hard to find a father for!

What will the good Father in Heaven say
to the local judge if he do not solve this problem?
A little two-pointed smile and—pouff!—
the law is changed into a mouthful of phrases.

Analysis, meaning and summary of William Carlos Williams's poem To A Friend

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  1. Sanja Simic says:

    Three days ago you’ve sent me a request, and I accepted. Two days after I moved up in Yoville, and you liked it. A day after I posted something to your Wall. Ten hours ago I earned some cash, reached new level and got bronze medal. Seven hours ago you kissed me, and I kissed you back. An hour ago you’ve sent me a notif…

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