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I'd like to read
this one because it's

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dedicated to the
poet Carolyn Kaiser

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and her husband John Woodbridge.

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And some of you
probably know her work

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and perhaps have hear her read.

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It's called the Avowal for Karen
Kaiser and John Woodbridge,

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recalling our celebration of
the 300th birthday of George

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Herbert 1983.

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As swimmers dare to lie face to
the sky and water bears them.

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As Hawks rest upon air
and air sustains them.

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So would I learn
to attain freefall

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and float into creator
spirits deep embrace

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knowing no effort earns
that all surrounding grace.

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