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to grab drum and cymbal sticks
from a star—he wanted to be
a star, a door, a Door. White. Security
thugs dragged him off...
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Left the body
Drowsd a little
Done with soul
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What to think
Dusting up crown
Garment mirror…
Drowsd a little
Done with soul
–
What to think
Dusting up crown
Garment mirror…
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