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Violence begets violence. May we go to that well, being, and learn to live in peace…<\/p>\n

Be Getting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Trying
\nAs won may
\nDrying
\nAs won may
\nWhere there is no well
\nBeing
\nWhat might
\nWon expect
\nBe
\nGetting
\nBe
\nGetting
\nViolence
\nWhen awe is a bout
\nGetting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Violence begets violence. 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