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The true story lies
among the other stories,
a mess of colours, like jumbled clothing
thrown off or away
like hearts on marble, like syllables, like
butchers’ discards.
The true story is vicious
and multiple and untrue
after all. Why do you
need it? Don’t ever
ask for the true story.
— Aug 05, 2026 10:54PM
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among the other stories,
a mess of colours, like jumbled clothing
thrown off or away
like hearts on marble, like syllables, like
butchers’ discards.
The true story is vicious
and multiple and untrue
after all. Why do you
need it? Don’t ever
ask for the true story.
