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Dolphins

"Dolphins are not automatic air-breathers like we are," he explains. "Every breath is a conscious effort. If life becomes too unbearable, the dolphins just take a breath and they sink to the bottom. They don't take the next breath."


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He was spiralling and spiralling and spiralling and. 
His body found the bottom, but his mind was still going. 
No need for the autonomic - 
one wills death. 

He invited her over for tea, 
and they left together - 
cups full and untouched. 


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