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ETIQUETTE (Fragile)

The image shows a page from a book with ornate floral illustrations overlaid on the text. Purple flowers and green leaves are drawn in a swirling pattern across the yellowed page. Some words are circled or highlighted in orange, creating a found poetry effect. The background has a light yellow wash, and intricate black lines form organic shapes throughout the composition.

By Nina

ETIQUETTE

fragile
is
the result of
walking with
man
guest
should
be less
dignified. Each
brief low-voiced comment
exchange
Walking
pulling flowers to pieces
draggingly slow

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