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Dan S. Gross

Poetry

Winter 1970

Diplomacy: The Father

By Dan S. Gross

Briefing: in any area, you will surely find    (As in yourself) Among the welter of factions, certain forces For whom decision is the natural role. More driven, inventive, having […]

Poetry

Winter 1970

Disposal

By Dan S. Gross

The unworn long gown, meant for dances She would have scarcely dared attend, Is fobbed off on a friend— Who can’t help wondering if it’s spoiled But thinks, well, she […]