there’s a legend that goes
if you touch fire long enough,
you’ll descend into earth’s crust.
you’ll tread the same path as Aeneas,
and you’ll feel your lungs combust as you breathe.
but the real tragedy
is learning how to dance with the bodies,
scarred with ashes and atrophy.
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