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AN ARAB

If only I could
be photogenic
to your eyes
under those fake
colored contact lenses
for only a few seconds
to understand

but I only drink
and dream that I can see
you across
the crowd, the gothic crowd
or any dancing puppets
only there are no strings
except on me

as my hand is lifted
and I drink from thousands
of bottles only I'd never
lose your real eyes