the stone within

inside the stone
there is
another stone
it winks
and says
don't remain
stuck
to the stone
above
and for now
put your
mars expedition
on hold
riding
on indigestion
instead
come
to me
i will
initiate you
into the mantra
i will teach you
how
to cut through
the cocoon
and become
a butterfly
spread your wings
and walk
across
a silk handkerchief
as a
brown lipstick
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