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PARADOX

The stone mason's tink like an insistent bird
distinct against the grey wash of traffic.
.
To begin the whole
complex business again.
.
Killed the cat,
but nonetheless

Killed the cat
scared a rat
ate the hat
ground the bat.
.
You will lose a finger
but it won't be yours
you will have a baby

with many toes.
                           The earthquake
will split the ground you
have nothing to do with.
.
Takes it in his hand and
drops it upwards.
Leaves a shadow.