[Jim Moonan]

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Michael, It’s been a thrill to see this finally come into focus. I’ve continued to piggyback on your revisions and (if only for the moment) am happy with the way it looks and sounds and reflects the original minimalist vibe I wanted. The symmetricality you’ve brought to it is very satisfying.

I don’t know if it’s mine anymore, but it really doesn’t matter. Only the thrill matters, I think. Thanks for bringing this under control. I’d say I owe you one but what could I possibly give you?

I’ve wrestled with the title from the beginning. I decided to disengage it from the minimalist aura of the poem and make the title something of a full disclosure statement that I hope helps the reader orient themselves to the place and time.

Thanks again for your help galvanizing this little poem that doesn’t belong here.

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