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.......... LIKE WERE THEY CALLS FROM RUBBERY ..........
.......... BIRDS... DEAFENINGLY LOUD! ..........
.......... BUT LIKE A MIRAGE, CONSTANTLY ..........
.......... EVAPORATING AND REFORMING. ..........
.......... AND NOT REALLY TOUCHING MY EARDRUMS. ..........
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