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This evocative poem paints a stark portrait of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, in 1963. The town, a fading relic of the Rust Belt, is shrouded in a sense of decline and resignation. The poem captures the economic hardship, with empty storefronts and a lingering sense of loss. The image of the 'sulfur sun' glazing over the town emphasizes the bleakness of the situation, highlighting the town's trapped state, defined by the coldness of its future. Comparable works include The work is reminiscent of the poetry of Walt Whitman and Langston Hughes, both of whom wrote about the struggles of urban life in America.

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