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AFTER IKKYU: 8 by JAMES HARRISON

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First Line: ONE PART OF THE BRAIN ATTACKS ANOTHER
Last Line: FRESH SUPPLIES FROM OVER THE MOUNTAIN.

One part of the brain attacks another,
seven parts attack nine parts,
then the war begins to subside
from lack of ammunition,
but out there I know the mules are bringing
fresh supplies from over the mountain.



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