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Myself as a Wasting Phoenix

by Timothy Donnelly
Issue #80
Winter 1999-00
      With each rebirth, a little more is lost. As pounds of feathers turn to flame—then ash—an ounce, at least, is bound to blow off.       Take the breast. It may appear less lushly plumed than myth has led you...

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