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how to
i do
when the other one
don’t:
pretend down is up
and up is down.
assume a frown is just a smile
waiting to turn.
kern yourself too closely
to the to the end of the alphabet
that no longer matters.
never, ever
…….learn.
ignore all signs: caution. yield.
stop. objects in mirror may be
farther
(from truth)
than they appear.
believe the lies.
once knot is tied:
keep mouth, mind, heart
…………..closed.
how to
leave
when the other one
won’t:
open door.
………….. insert foot.
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