March 17th, 2003 - 9:49 p.m.

Worth every penny.

Modern living is getting expensive. Cannot afford all these taxing fluctuations of state.

But then, must remember, a coup d'etat has been staged brilliantly. Shining like Las Vegas lights in the desert dim. And Orion's belt, freshly cast into the sky.

Need static in ears. Playing on undetectable continuous loop.

Need the throb of heat under flesh.

And this exhaust to lift from this arena.

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