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"The Cushion and the Bell" by johntaiyu

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I thought I required deliverance
and chased rainbows
for salvation
until such time
as it became finally clear
how far you can run
without moving an inch.

Now that there is nothing to deliver
and glimpsing the shadow of needlessness,
the cushion and the bell
are my closest friends.



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On Friday August 25th, 2006, Michelle Xiao (482) writes:
eloquent brilliance.. I love it.


On Thursday August 24th, 2006, TaintedButterfly (1033) writes:
John you leave me without words every single time! Wow......... amazing! Julia~


On Wednesday August 23rd, 2006, Emma Lee (14) writes:
I agree, freaking amazing man....I loved it, short and sweet


On Wednesday August 23rd, 2006, dying angel (1310) writes:
"as it became finally clear how far you can run without moving an inch."...amazing.



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