Recipe For Happiness Khaborovsk Or Anyplace

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Recipe For Happiness Khaborovsk Or Anyplace by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

 One grand boulevard with trees
with one grand cafe in sun
with strong black coffee in very small cups.

One not necessarily very beautiful
man or woman who loves you.

One fine day.

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