Monday, October 12, 2009

Gloved and Greaved

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I gloved and greaved
my hands, my legs, my thoughts,
leaving no part of my person
exposed to touch
or other poisons.

Marin Sorescu

(from Observatory Mansions by Edward Carey)

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