Duality
In the prison of the mind,
the world of duality
is our equational normality.
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The Earth doesn't need
to keep a diary
of our sins.
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know to pause
at the flutter
of their heartbeat.
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A sun portal
in a redwood grove.
The quickening of a loved one’s
last breath.
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I lie low.
Fear follows
me down,
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My soul is old.
Ancient, even.
Battle worn, weary.
She takes frequent breaks.
Needs a lot of breathing room.
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We think we are the center,
we matter more, are better
than the collateral
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We came out in droves
Because you cannot keep us down
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Low and guttural,
Wrenched from that
Place
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