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Lips

What is the structure of lips

That take care of sounds,

That can scream loud and long,

That can wait and be silent?

Yesterday I was mastering words

And kissing lips lightly—

Their loving weakness

Now remains on my own

Hardworking lips,

Exacting, as if forever,

My terrible punishment.

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