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CHEERFUL FACES

This image shows a blackout poetry piece. The page's original text has been mostly covered by a painting of a galaxy. The stars are painted in white, yellow, red, and blue, and occupy the majority of the page. The background is black and red, with a few blue and red planets drawn in the upper left corner. Select words and phrases from the original page are left uncovered, revealing a new poetic message against the painted background.

By Unknown

CHEERFUL FACES

cheerful faces,
bright eyes;
They
wait

slowly.

They take their repose.

They’re quiet enough

They are resting and saving themselves

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