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The table of contents from a book of poetry by Emily Dickinson turned into a blackout poem. Each line is covered with polka dot washi tape on the left and rainbow mustache washi tape on the right, leaving only a few words remaining.

By Kathy Guo

479

overtakeless
curious creature,
be true to you
The rainbow never
shame
something
so
of tune

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