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Chapter 113: The Forge

Pierce my heart!
Lift the lonely curse of mystery.
Hold me fast,
And forgive the choice we never had.

I've heard the hollow ring of ivory on the deck;
I've felt the final sting of needles and pins.

Smooth your brow!
Beat the creases into destiny.
Forge your steel,
Temper all intent in liberty.

I've heard the hollow ring of ivory on the deck;
I've felt the final sting of needles and pins.

Tell me, blacksmith,
Do you live in the devil's heat
Without a singe?
Do you sharpen the killer's beak
Without a singe?

Pierce my heart!
But I'll break the bond between us.
Fighters fight --
Oh it's nothing, only the natural order.

I've heard the hollow ring of ivory on the deck;
I've felt the final sting of needles and pins.

© and ℗ 2009 Patrick Shea

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from Call Me Ishmael; volume 2, released April 1, 2009

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Patrick Shea Brooklyn, New York

Patrick is a nerd, a book lover, a math afficianado, an Ishmael, and an Ahab. He lives in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. He grew up in Portland, OR; and has also lived in Grinnell, IA (for college); and Austin, TX.

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