3 December 2019 - understand a poem

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When I want to understand a poem, first I memorize it. That is why I will never understand The Faery Queene. Once the words are in my head, I can slowly sinter them into a solid and raise the heat until the interconnections glow. This may involve walking past my destination without noticing. And there you have it, the kids will be fine. Understanding a poem is just like being lost in your phone.

clue:

True story.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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