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THE EARTH IS ROUND

I know this, and yet
I’m always looking for confirmation
Birds moving against the wind
Two old ladies upstairs
shuffling past each other
in the kitchen


Imagine
the fearlessness
of loving a thing long enough
that it becomes something other
than a burden


This morning
three pigeons
Each on their stone
I look to the tribunal of animals
as if they can see my life
spread out in a line
before me


Outside,
a boy puts his finger
in the dirt


I haven't forgiven you for breaking my favorite cup
I have just forgotten

REBECCA VALLEY

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