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62 My Background No sooner had we moved out of our farmhouse Than the new family painted their huge patronymic on it In black. A fact that, in the ensuing forty years, I have never stopped considering—certainly not When I heard that the house had been burned For fire department practice. My house was a great support to me, growing up And exploring heating vents Before my legs worked. Now I’m a leg expert, Especially Homeric legs. Menelaus’ legs, when last seen, were pink and shriveled. Odysseus had short legs and looked wiser When seated. Achilles’ legs were sweet, and almost completely insured. I dream of a house on the gulf Elevated on legs, so the ocean can sweep between them In a lather of loud elation. ...

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