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[apiphile]

valley of long-forgotten kings

i will learn the stars from you
and the names of all your kings
in return i give you the descent of man
from single-celled life
and the story of every white-worm scar
that has healed upon my hands;
give me the lives of your lovers
who were cast off like skins before me
i will be the next god of your idolatry
if you will only adore me;
but teach me everything you know
and i will fill you with wisdom
i know you fear the conditions of love
well my love
this is one.