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a LINES book Copyright by Aram Saroyan 1966 Some of these poems have appeared in Lines, Joglars, Art and Literature, and c. ~ .. . : .- '•

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For more copies of this book and/or information on other LINES editions write to Aram Saroyan/335 West 85th St. New York N.Y. 10024/U. S. A.

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