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Leaving for Spain. (Columbus In La Isabela).(Poem)

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| November 01, 2001 | Newmann, Kate | COPYRIGHT 2001 Quadrant Magazine Company, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright
 
   He'd have to leave the dog. 
   A ship with tobacco, coco, salt fish, 
   maize bread, strips of dried mango, 
   amber, silver, larimar, gold 
   to hold between him and the burning shame. 
   Forgotten, the shape 
   of ...
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