Words where the I is silent
Like friend or ancient
As if it stood right there forgotten
Or accused offering no explanation
As if only silence could respond
To the surrounding confusion
Of a word without a speaking I
An I like the word's open secret
Unpronounceable yet visible cipher
Or take a word like Christ
Or Isis or business or decision
As if it was actually buried
In the language and I
Ever watchful for its return
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