What theme is explored in Lucille Clifton’s poem titled 'the lost baby poem'?

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A baby passing away due to sudden infant death syndrome.The experience of a stillbirth.The topic of abortion.The killing of a child.None of the above.

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The poem addresses the subject of abortion, distinguishing it from themes like infant death by SIDS, stillbirth, or murder.

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What theme is explored in Lucille Clifton’s poem titled 'the lost baby poem'?

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