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January 2013, vol 8, no 4

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Peter Newton


Hero

No talking to him. No convincing me. We keep apart. Like magnets. Unspeaking. Not not speaking. But avoiding the subject of boot camp. The word 'hero.' Basically, two Americans with their heads down. Him, looking tough. Me, trying to duck.

nothing to die for
I assault my liver




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