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"Testimonial."

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"Back when the Earth was new
and heaven just a whisper.

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Back when the names of things
hadn't had time to stick.

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Back when the smallest breezes
melted summer into autumn,

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when all the poplars quivered
sweetly in rank and file.

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The world called and I answered.

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Each glance ignited to a gaze.

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I caught my breath
and called that life.

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Swooned between spoonfuls
of lemon sorbet.

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I was pirouette and flourish.

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I was filigree and flame.

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How could I count my blessings,
when I didn't know their names?

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Back when everything
was still to come,

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luck leaked out everywhere.

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I gave my promise to
the world, and the world

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followed me here."

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