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To Bow
May 29, 2014
To make oneself seem less than they are
To lower the eyes and address the ground
Shifting the gaze and bending the knee
Holding out a gloved hand as a silent offer
Friendship, respect, and a certain cunning
To present to the other a vulnerable character
Awkwardly lowering the head and the shoulders
Stiffen and slouch to welcome the blow
Over the years, where did the bow go?
© Yisrawayl G., Philadelphia, PA
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