Parading

This spirit she came upon me as I slept — in such a way

to impart — but the tenderness is not mine to give away — 
my life or yours could come to be so thoroughly owned —
my life or yours could come to be so thoroughly owned —
she was reckless — I knew she would make me run away
she was reckless — I knew she would make me run away
with her — I said spirit, slow down — but the spirit wanted
with her — I said spirit, slow down — but the spirit wanted
to ride — but I am so afraid, I said — I have all this tenderness
to ride — but I am so afraid, I said — I have all this tenderness
to impart — but the tenderness is not mine to give away — 
to impart — but the tenderness is not mine to give away — 
but all your tenderness is your own tenderness, said the spirit ——Emily Berry
but all your tenderness is your own tenderness, said the spirit —
—Emily Berry

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