Once I was beautiful. Now I am myself, Counting this row and that row of moccasins Waiting on the silent shelf. (Anne Sexton)

Once I was beautiful. Now I am myself, Counting this row and that row of moccasins Waiting on the silent shelf.

Anne Sexton

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