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.......... i  sit  in my cubicle in  the  work mill ..........
.......... and  feel  somewhat  at  peace  -   i've ..........
..........     entered a bright anomaly. morning    ..........
..........                liminality.               ..........
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....^«†%%§ something new.  i  pretend it's the sun. §%%†«^....
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..^«†%%§##   water they get is of dubious quality.  ##§%%†«^..
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