Anne Stevenson - Mind led bodyto the edge of the precipice. They stared...

Mind led bodyto the edge of the precipice. They stared in desireat the naked abyss. If you love me, said mind, take that step into silence. If you love me, said body, turn and exist.

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Mind led bodyto the edge of the precipice. They stared in desireat the naked abyss. If you love me, said mind, take that step into silence. If you love me, said body, turn and exist.

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