How far back does Persephone go
Before she pulls away from us entirely
And we can see she's just a scaffolding
Torn down to reveal a pyramid
Of light from which she radiates
Out of so many possible worlds
Why does she choose this impossible one
Of stops and starts and stops
Settling for such a little time
Suffering in such a little space
Trying to cram us all in
We immigrants on a leaking boat
Doesn't she believe we're coming
To rescue her if we can only
Keep ourselves afloat
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