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Ann Stephenson – Patient


Ann Stephenson

Patient


The anesthesiologist asks if I’ve ever gone under before
Define under
Morning seals the room
Taller than wide
The sun is a bull’s eye working its way up my sleeve
I eat it

To have light, to need light, to move light
Which best describes you?

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