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“Mayfly'' Think how fast a year flies by A month flies by A week flies by Think how fast a day flies by A Mayfly's life lasts but a day A single day To live and die A single day How fast it goes The day The Mayfly Both of those. A Mayfly flies a single day The daylight dies and darkness grows A single day How fast it flies A Mayfly's life How fast it goes.”

Quote by Mary Ann Hoberman

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Mary Ann Hoberman
Mary Ann Hoberman

Mary Ann Hoberman is a renowned literary critic, born on August 12, 1930. Her work spans across various fields including children's literature, poetry, and literary criticism, known for her unique perspective and profound insights. more

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