B.H. Fairchild

The Machinist, Teaching His Daughter to Play the Piano

by B.H. Fairchild

‘The Machinist, Teaching His Daughter to Play the Piano’ by B.H. Fairchild is a free verse poem about how the creative process can connect a father and daughter.

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When a writer uses wit in their work they’re attempting to provoke laughter by mocking someone or something.

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