This Poetry Pairing features William Carlos Williams’ poem “Dedication for a Plot of Ground” and the article “United Behind a Son’s American Dream, No Matter the Consequences” by David Gonzalez.
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Links:
NY Times | William Carlos Williams
Dedication for a Plot of Ground | United Behind a Son’s American Dream
