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Mani RaoContemplative

When I draped it around myself I found it wasn’t fur it was alive and wouldn’t let go

So I danced with the bear and got to know the lightness and seriousness of its hands

Delicately with cultured paws it tore at my flesh and stopped for some other thought

What does a half-wed do What can a half-wed do

Keep the wound lush Smile in secret Stay in bed

By day freckles pop mustard seeds By night moon glosses grain on lake rims

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So I danced with the bear and got to know the and
seriousness of its
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