Listen closely to
The hole within yourself,
So shapeless and so vast,
To the hollow symphony.
It will train your mind and ear
To recognize that syncopated rhythm
Stirring in the depths of someone you love.
Know that what they need begins
With the time and space to find their own
Unfolding melody.
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