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I Am Not Seaworthy


I am not seaworthy.
Look how the fish mistake my hair for home.
I had a life, like you. I shouldn't be riding the sea.
I am not seaworthy.
Let me be earth bound; star fixed
Mixed with sun and smacking air.
Give me the smile, the magic kiss
To trick little boy death of my hand.
I am not seaworthy. Look how the fish mistake my hair for home.

Written by Toni Morrison (1931-1991)

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