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Expand, Contract

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I can't even tell you what is real

wave, particle
longitudes, latitudes
apples and oranges
expansions, contractions
effects of causes
water and wine
violence or revolution
impression expression
intention extension
artist or craftsman
can you tell me what's important?

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mint Floss On Jun 04, 2002

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Mint Floss

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2002-06-04 00:12:51

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by charcoalsketch

20y ago

LFTWC is so underrated. this shit is amazing.

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