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even if the jelly arm disconnects
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It’s the closest thing to a cave. I have to resist
this wild urge to carve a name or word in it.
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& grapefruit juice & whatever bitter concoction
you’re sipping. Under the table I’ll nudge you
with my heels—a sign no stalactite or dripstone
2021