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And I rejoiced in being what I was.


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Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.



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How body from spirit slowly does unwind, until we are pure spirit at the end.



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May my silences become more accurate.



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I teach my sighs to lengthen into songs.



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When I go mad, I call my friends by phone: I am afraid they might think they're alone.





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