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What Began It All Was The Bright Bone Of A Dream I Could Hardly Hold Onto.
-Michael Ondaatje
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What Began It All Was The Bright
Michael Ondaatje
What Began It All Was The Bright Bone Of A Dream I Could Hardly Hold Onto.
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