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The Turtle Comes up for Air.(Poem)

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THE TURTLE COMES UP FOR AIR 
 
   every few minutes it stretches its neck 
   extends its ancient head from its shell 
   breaks through the surface 
   like my son's penis as he lies in the bath 
 
   when I look, he withdraws under the 
   waterline. I pretend not to see 
   the flag at full mast. It is Independence Day 
   there will be fireworks ...
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