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Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein

Red Faces

Red flags the reason for pretty flags.
And ribbons.
Ribbons of flags
And wearing material
Reason for wearing material.
Give pleasure.
Can you give me the regions.
The regions and the land.
The regions and wheels.
All wheels are perfect.
Enthusiasm.

#Americans #Jews #Modern #Women #XIXCentury #XXCentury

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