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“It's just an old alley cat that has followed us all the way home. It hasn't a star on its forehead, or a silky satiny coat. No proud tiger stripes, no dainty tread, no elegant velvet throat. It's a splotchy, blotchy city cat, not a pretty cat, a rough little bag of old bones. 'Beauty,' we shall call you. 'Beauty' come in.”

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Eve Merriam
Eve Merriam

Eve Merriam was an American poet celebrated for her humorous and satirical verse. Born in New York City in 1916, she was a prominent figure in the American poetry scene, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. Merriam's work often addressed social and political issues, and she was known for her innovative use of language and form. She passed away in 1992. more

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