3 Must-Read John Wain Poems

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Au Jardin des Plantes

‘Au Jardin des Plantes’ parallels a zoo gorilla’s idle captivity with human imprisonment, exploring loss of purpose and identity.

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Brooklyn Heights

‘Brooklyn Heights’ contrasts immigrant hope with capitalist realities, urging a deeper search for survival beyond commerce.

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