I lie on the floor, washed by nothing and hanging on. I cry at night. …

Margaret Atwood
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I lie on the floor, washed by nothing and hanging on. I cry at night. I am afraid of hearing voices, or a voice. I have come to the edge, of the land. I could get pushed over. ✨ FaceBook post byMargaret Atwood from Mar 21, 2015
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I lie on the floor, washed by nothing and hanging on. I cry at night. I am afraid of hearing voices, or a voice. I have come to the edge, of the land. I could get pushed over. ✨ FaceBook post byMargaret Atwood from Mar 21, 2015

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