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The Ballad of Narayama; or, Ubasute

Footfall by footfall I carry up my old mother. Who will carry me?

By Eric DovigiPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
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Footfall by footfall

I carry my old mother.

Who will carry me?

nature poetry
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About the Creator

Eric Dovigi

I am a writer and musician living in Arizona. I write about weird specific emotions I feel. I didn't like high school. I eat out too much. I stand 5'11" in basketball shoes.

Twitter: @DovigiEric

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