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One Part Philosopher, One Part Artist

One Part Philosopher, One Part Artist

A Poem

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Whitney English
Mar 03, 2025
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I have sat with truth
like an old woman at a bus stop,
picking at the hem of its coat,
asking too many questions.

I have cracked open wisdom
like a fortune cookie,
laughed at the neat little slip inside,
tossed it, and written my own.

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