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2. disallowance
2.10. not
like buffoon who brings as petter
joy for Love, joy at its best
but what’s brought by you, woodpecker?
tear secret, unexpressed
asked then by the forest near:
–“why crying, wanderer?”
–“even if Her heart can hear
will She answer calls to Her?”
now you rush to their affection
oaks, pines and beech trees
silence gets all your attention
not the body you wish
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