IV.3 – Metaxyturn Diaries

The soul of New En-
gland? My first morning in Paw-
tuxet Village. “G’

mornin’” from locals
at the Bagel Shop. I read
Horace to get my

bearings. “G’ mornin’.”
We are all grizzled and grey
and very friendly.

I have no self to share.
Praise now Melpomene who
made it possible

for Horace to make
it in Rome. Master of selfs,
he gave thanks for soul.

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