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More than this body of humming cells,

Swish of blood, strumming muscles

More than sweat or bones

More than ears missing tones

Clogged nose, unreliable eyes

Skin melting into wrinkled ridges

More than a restless mind,

Skittering thoughts to past or future

More than the mirror’s reflection

More than the labels, jobs, relations

Not this

Not that

Only breath

Only presence

Only now