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Arms Quote by Robert Bly

“Every noon as the clock hands arrive at twelve, I…” quote by Robert Bly — Download Open image

“Every noon as the clock hands arrive at twelve, I want to tie the two arms together, And walk out of the bank carrying time in bags.”

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