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Gil Hoy

Abstinence

Before waking
sleeping giant ghosts

living deep inside you,

living deep inside
your most faraway dreams,

be sure you first know
your universe to its core.

Gil Hoy is a Boston poet and trial lawyer.

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Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco
Tony Press
Robert Scotellaro, Editor Emeritus

Recent Posts

  • From the Editors
  • J.R. Solonche “On the Wall of the Hospital Room”
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