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The Garden Was Entering The Sea

by Odysseus Elytis
Issue #38
Winter 1985
The garden was entering the sea Cape of deep carnation Your hand was leaving with the tide Smoothing the sea's bridal gown Your hand was opening the sky. Angels with eleven swords Were sailing alongside your name Slashing through the...

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