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By Kiah

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If your not dead Your dying If your not dying Your dead These truths are inseparable Unlike grapes on a vine Rotting flesh all falls at the same speed Unwillingly yieldingAh the Zen of obviousness. Hmmmmm. Written January 10th, 2002 © on Jan 10 2002 10:44 AM PST   17 • 0 • 9

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