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For Carole Helen

Tell us, Carole Helen, as your life begins,
How does it feel, being one-half of twins?

But I suppose that it doesn’t much matter to you
If you’re one entire White child or one-half of two!

But why all this smirking? Pray tell what’s so cute–
Is it I, or your bottle, or that birthday suit?

Don’t kid me, you’re proud, as you gulp milk with suction,
For you helped turn a routine into Some Production!

by Ray Romine Monday, May 12, 1952

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