What the River Keeps
Small Hours
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water forgives, but it does not forget.
ask any stone at the bottom of the river
how smooth it has become
from being so patiently not forgiven.
How did it leave you?Your reaction helps Noor Fatima know what landed.
somewhere a kettle is singing for no one.somewhere a door is left open for a catwho has been dead for years.we are all so faithfulto the things that do not come back.
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