“Foolish and Wise” by Lisa Barker

Liz Busby
May 22, 2016
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I am both virgins—foolish and wise No sooner to take one glorious step Than slip and spill. How can I be Both faithless and believing in alternating breaths Knowing what I know?

Perfection is not required at this stage But constancy Might let me see the wedding feast.

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