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Charm of gentle waters
Opening to its current
Path of discovery flows
Essence of unity surfaces
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lackadaisical
∴ lackadaisical
drifting on blustery winds
while stars twirl above ∴
song
∴ chiaroscuro dreams enkindle within my ephemeral song ∴
radiance
∴ choss chaos
climbing radiance-blood loss—
new lines trace the rock ∴
azure
∴ azure shattered night—
nestle ‘neath rolling thunder
quells these bones to sleep ∴
pillar
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Path of arcane lore
Illumed by wisdom’s light
Lifelong valor dost guide
Learning steadfast, each tome imbibed
Aligning flesh and soul
Rooting in mores’ craft
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pejorative
∴ pejorative void—
demons drawn from shadow
deny them sweet truths ∴