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'My Magic Is Disappearing'

When will you learn to love your cosmic mess?

Heather Havrilesky
Apr 21, 2021
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Eschatos #17 (1973) by Clarence Holbrook Carter

Dear Polly,

I used to think I was a slightly cosmic, messy collection of humanity that could sniff out a kindred spirit at 100 paces and build a charming world of love and creativity around myself and anyone else who wanted in. I used to think laughing together through a moment of pain had a touch of transce…

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