Unsolicited Existence by Alejandra Smits

Unsolicited Existence by Alejandra Smits

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Unsolicited Existence by Alejandra Smits
Unsolicited Existence by Alejandra Smits
33. how to fly
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33. how to fly

Although it is not the guide you would expect, give it a read

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Alejandra Smits
Aug 05, 2021
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this is the story of two eyes opening
and then closing again
just like two flapping wings

that up down
expand retract
motion
is needed
if what you are seeking is
to take flight

and speaking of wings
here’s a bird we found in front of our door last week

Le Boyfriend named him Andrés, but the day after he went by el Pepe.
So el Pepe it was.
We were worried becau…

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