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You Brood

Jacob Alexandré

There is no day without its brood
of vipers—nipping, coiling. But
there is a place for all days’ ends and
ease of mind—we hope. For slackened
muscles and peace of thought—that even
Scylla couldn’t breach—it comes and passeth
twixt every arm—and all dexterity.