The moon is brighter since the barn burned.
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Around existence twine,(Oh, bridge that hangs across the gorge)ropes of twisted vine.
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Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old seek what they sought.
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From all these trees, in the salads, the soup, everywhere, cherry blossoms fall.
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