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Allen Ginsberg refers to Walt Whitman as "dear father" in his poem "A Supermarket in California" because Ginsberg viewed Whitman as a poetic mentor and influential figure in American literature. Ginsberg felt a deep connection to Whitman's work and sought to honor his legacy by acknowledging him as a guiding influence in his own writing.

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