PALAMEDES: X

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X-Rays invade my soul
X Chromosomes deplete my very existence

Xanadu is still far away, yet I still crave to be there –
Xerox copies of my dreams fade, yet
X will always mark our spot,
Xylophones will always play our music;

X-Rays hide away my dreams of
Xanadu, making them seem just an
Xperiment in fear, yet I still wish for more than just the
Xerox copy;

Xylophone plays day and night, making beautiful music,
Xperiments in my fear of
Xanadu drive away my dreams, my wishes,
X Chromosomes drawn in the flood;

X appears below my feet, giving away the location,
Xeroxing its news upon me,
Xtrapolating its visions,
X-Raying its life force;

Xhausting all options, I
Xperiment my own views,
Xanadu is closer now, the
Xylophone is louder;

Xpect what will always be a wonderful life,
X-Rays are never forever,
Xanadu is always there, as long as you
Xpect your dreams to last nearly so far

July 3, 1997

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