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recognition

in the shower I sang sad ballads
I once knew by heart
one of which made me cry like a baby
until I shook myself
to attention

having finished soaping &
rinsing my body
after having shaved my face & neck
I started singing again
which of course led to more tears
—a clear indication that somewhere
down the line
I had softened into this person
I barely recognize





february two thousand twenty-four
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