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Perhaps the Constellations By Tillie Bradshaw
perhaps the constellations are in my eyes , perhaps the moon is in my throat . perhaps the navy sky is as bright as morning . sleep is a faraway thought , as i feast on the day ’ s bones ; rib cage full of song and I ’ m sipping on its music . perhaps the dawn is a hot milky drink and the sunrise lulls me .