liberated lines :: amplify :: day six.

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i was born in braids. 

i was born seeking god. 

i was born to be who i am. 

if i were animal, i would be bird. 

feathers would grow from my bones. 

'round my sinciput i would wear a crown of spruce boughs. 

i pray although not necessary. 

i regard gratitude as essential. 

i wonder when death will visit me. 

but 'til then, i shall live in the moment 

and carry sharpened pencils.

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