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The Light Of Dreams
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The Light Of Dreams |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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 The Light Of Dreams As the last ember gives way to the shadows of the night A little warrior gazes out at all the wonders of this land Visions soar to the wisdom ... traced in the eagle's flight Grasping a breeze of heaven and clenching it in his hand The spirits of a thousand warriors dance upon the wind Swirling in a storm of thought ... filling his native soul Each star promises a lesson as one by one they descend Bringing the strength of a nation to aid the hunter's goal Sleep will come tonight ... under the sky of passing times Flowing through his heart encased in a legend of streams The song of the buffalo now singing in the willows chimes As youth turns to manhood and tradition lends to dreams Sacred are the rituals ... though they only live in the dance The hunt is in the never ... forever stitched within the seams The little warrior weeps tonight as he knows his only chance Trickles down the feather to be born into the light of dreams Mark Bohannan If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Sleep will come tonight ... under the sky of passing times Flowing through his heart encased in a legend of streams Hello fellow insomniac...grin, (we've got to stop meeting like this) This is another stunning work from you...you are an amazing talent my friend. I loved the sacred mystical tone of this one. click in my library with you! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
This is fabulous Mark! What a beautifully enchanting read. I know one gentle spirit who is going to be soooooo delighted with this, as am I. Such a wonderful and soothing mood you've set with these words, it's just lovely Mark!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BrotherMark~ Upon the quiet of the early morning - This gift - this gifting of your spirit ~ What a joy to behold. 'The little warrior weeps tonight as he knows his only chance Trickles down the feather to be born into the light of dreams' You've taken a step forward, into the sacred circle of the Vision Quest, that knows no end. May the fire of your spirit burn with the discovery of who you are to be. Love you~ ~*White Feather*~ smiles. ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
 wonderful Mark....love these outstanding fabulous art of you. and as you know buffalo's or bisons...are one of my favorites animal....so that's why I hide a link under the image....and hope that you all will sign the bufallo petition....hope that you dont mind that my friend....couldn't resist to do that. but these wonderful dream will be saved in my library. thanks for sharing my friend. (((hugs))) Charisma |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
What a beautiful vision! (sigh) I love dreams. All the spirits and well-said fantasy fit very well together here, you speak of the light of dreams so very well. May the stars speak to us with faith and wisdom and love. Excellent poem, my friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
beautifully written Mark..a mystical feeling to your words..a lovely read ~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The circle of always right, forever to be, encompasses your spirit and soul....well done, my friend. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Visions soar to the wisdom ... traced in the eagle's flight Grasping a breeze of heaven and clenching it in his hand The spirits of a thousand warriors dance upon the wind Swirling in a storm of thought ... Each star promises a lesson as one by one they descend ========================= Sleep will come tonight ... under the sky of passing times Flowing through his heart encased in a legend of streams ======================= Sacred are the rituals ... though they only live in the dance The hunt is in the never ... forever stitched within the seams ====================== Trickles down the feather to be born into the light of dreams =============================== .gif)  .gif) your so cool it rises off the page poet spirit ... and how cool is this line..... "each star promises a lesson as one by one they descend" and this one "Sacred are the rituals ... though they only live in the dance" AND this one... "Trickles down the feather to be born into the light of dreams" waaaay cool ... awesome write Mark... effects and impresses the same way it did when I read another "indian spirit" inspired poem when you first came. the imagery in this is your usual grace and the message is poetic perfection. very cool write ... but then so is the poet  mind if I file this in me library ... under MCB "she calls me baby ... she calls everybody baaaaby". ~jc mellencamp~ ;) |
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KokoStewartKoomoa Senior Member
since 2000-12-04
Posts 580Waikiki, Hawaii |
I would have to agree that every poem i read of yours is smooth as silk in the rhythm and the rhyme scheme is perfectly flowing. I admire your talent very much  Passion,imagination and intellect running together... Poetry in motion~~~ Aloha with warmest regards, Koko |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mark--Awesome! So many beautiful lines, and the knowing that comes from an open spirit..tis beautiful, my friend. |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Mark, this is awesome! Two of my grandkids are part Indian. I have been trying to get their father to find out what tribes. I envey them this honor. I just love this poem and all that it says. Hugs from Mother Earth |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
this is a fine tribute, Mark. Kathleen |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
serenity-Thank you for that wonderful reply and yes...much of the tradition is sacred and my hopes are that it remain so. Kit-I am always gifted with a smile whenever you visit and I thank you dearly for that. I am glad that you found the beauty in this one. Marge-The journey to finding who I am to be is the most beautiful part and I am only taking notes along the way so as to have something to fall back on. Thank you so much and I am honored that you felt the spirit in this piece. Charisma-Yes my friend, I knew that from some of your works and I thank you so much for your kind reply and for the link. You can bet that I will be going there to check it out and sign this petition...so a double thanks to you. Noah-I think we all love dreams. The secret is in knowing that all dreams are possible with the right frame of mind and vision into the soul. Thank you much. Victoria- If I left you with any kind of feeling that would cause you to find a calmness then I am grateful. Thank you much. Sunshine-To always be is definitely where this one is headed. Thank you much. JM-Thank you so much my friend for not letting me give up on this one. I know that special surprise for everyone didn't work out but I am not going to give up on it. Your words always encourage me to stretch just a little more so that I can see what your reaction will be the next time. The graphics are of course being put into the cowboy's museum of lifted "gif's" and I thank you for that too. Koko-Thank you so much for those wonderful words. I am glad that you find my style nice to read and your praise is not taken lightly. Martie-Talk about open spirits....just look in the mirror my friend. You are one of the ones that I am learning from in my poetry and the vision you bring to us daily is one that I strive to achieve. Thank you from that bottom of my heart. Mother_Earth-Whether we have native ancestory or not I believe it is important to know the past and the ties, so don't give up on it yet. Thank you for your ever encouraging words and I am so thankful that you have joined us here. You make it seem more comforting and definitely more beautiful with your poetry. Kathleen-Thank you much. A small tribute but it would take many librarys of novels to give the tribute that ALL Native Americans deserve. I am honored that you liked it. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
OHHHH Mark, this is just soooooo incredible! I love reading poetry written about the native Americans, and have never read any finer than this. It's a keeper in the library reserved for the elite...you definately belong there. *btw* I think your signature is just awesome!! HUGS!!  On the wings of words our spirits fly, and our souls are free. Donna Smith |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Mark, I can't better Janet Marie, I always enjoy reading your writings. And yes she sure knows how to boost the ego's. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Gentle Spirit - The Native Amercian culture holds a very large part of my heart and soul and for you to say this is the finest you've ever read honors me greatly. thank you so much for your encouraging reply. Seymour - I also always enjoy your work and I thank you very kindly sir. |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Fabulous writing, Mark! Very very good! Denise |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Denise-Thank you so much. I am glad that you think so. It means much to me. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Mark* This is beautiful...the words flowed from your soul to the page and it's evident that you felt this poem breathe as you wrote it...superb writitng my friend! |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Holly-Thank you so much and yes, parts of it I do feel and others I am trying to understand but I know that in the end the learning will be a great reward. You of anyone knows the real me and I thank you for always encouraging and taking the time to get to know me instead of GUESSING OR EMBELLISHING. Hugs and thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
'Sleep will come tonight ... under the sky of passing times' Excellent write, Mark! Boy, you and those images, m'friend! Quite a talent you've got, as everyone would agree! Now, just think, you can use those talents for the Mets poem you're GOING to send me. Oh, isn't that wonderful?? sp  Never leave me, never go... I need you here, I need to know... You will always be Close to me |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
snowpants- funny, I seem to have images of the Mets being trampled under the cleats of the CARDINALS thank you so much I am glad you enjoyed the images. |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
blah blah blah Never leave me, never go... I need you here, I need to know... You will always be Close to me |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Excellent Mark...as usual of course...very well done!! ethome |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
-snowpants-So does that mean that your are ready to admit that the mets don't deserve anything other than babble?? ethome-Thank you kind sir. I am glad you enjoyed it. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Mark, Ohhhh have I missed being able to read your poetry. At least I have one day a week to come in and try to catch up. Once again an amazing write. I so love your writing talent. I'm glad I got to stop in and read. ~~Tara aka rp25 :o) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Mark, I love it when a cowboy crosses the floor to write of the realm. The dream circle always has room for a true spirit.  Ascendant one how you inspire me. This line alone stands in the annal of masterpiece. "Sleep will come tonight ... under the sky of passing times"  write on Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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wandering Member
since 2001-01-21
Posts 92 |
a great poem and fitting tribute to those who truly are the real americans lost in thought, found in words. wanderer |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've read this several times... and each time, different phrases sit gently on my heart... I can't pick a favorite from such an incredible, cohesive whole! *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (edited 01-29-2001).] |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
The spirits of a thousand warriors dance upon the wind Swirling in a storm of thought ... filling his native soul" STUNNING..... Greeneyes~ *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
rosepetals25-As I have missed having yours to read and your visits to leave me with such big smiles. Thank you my friend. One day a week is better than none at least. See ya next weekend. Kethry-I am glad that you are inspired and now I will look forward to the piece that was inspired of it. Don't let me miss it even if you have to thump me on the head to catch it. Thank you much. wandering-Now only are they the true Americans but they are the spirit of this land and we need to make sure we spend more time trying to honor all that is really here. Thank you so much for your kindness. suthern-Gentle works doesn't it? Thank you dearly for always leaving me with such wonderful words. Greeneyes-I will take that stunning and raise you a very sincere THANK YOU. Always a pleasure to see your name here especially when it is one of your STUNNING works to read. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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CD Member
since 2001-01-27
Posts 101 |
Another great piece. Might you be interested in fantasy reading? I wonder because you are very powerful with mythical (or what I consider mythical) language. It gives your poems a certain and very powerful edge. Great piece indeed. CD |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
CD-Thank you so much. Mythical to some but very realistic spirits to others. I am very much interested in Native American culture and I am trying to find some connection with it myself as I have a hope that it will hold some answers to my life. I really do appreciate the wonderful comments. You will come to know that the true mythical writings from me are when I try to pen of love. NOW that is MYTHOLOGY.LOL Nice to see you enjoying yourself here. |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Mark a tremendous write here. Has a very ritualistic feel to it. Very spirited Rich |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
i read this several times and i suspect i still havent grasped the full potential and impact of this piece... this is awe-inspiring, mark  |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Mark, as usual your work is touching...very visual and inspiring. And the subject! Well, anything that helps us understand native cultures is worth applause. I'd better submit this before I get on my soapbox. Loved it, Dee I wish you every happiness and pray you'll always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Hey Mark this is a beauty! I’m glad I caught up with this one And happy to put a reply in to say what a wonderful write you did |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I think you know why I have to bump this one Mark....tell me truthfully now...don't you love the heart of the poets on this great poetry board...the comments are outstanding.. write on dear friend write ...take care ethome The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
it's very inspirational, Mark, very filled..... "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Hey Mark, must have missed this before. Not a thing I can say that has not been said, so let's leave it at this.. Beautiful! Sandra |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
loved it |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Rich-Thank you so much. I am glad you found the spirit in this piece. kaile-Thank you for that and for you to have read it several times is a greater compliment than I could have hoped for. Dee-Why thank you much and anytime you wish to get on that soap box of yours please feel free to do so. insect-and happy am I that you added your name to this piece. Thank you kindly. ethome-Yes I do understand and I thank you much and of course I agree with you on the fine poets and hearts within these walls. There is no better place to call home than here and you know that and share that feeling I know. The comments have overwhelmed me and I thank you and all of them a thousand times over. Kathleen-Thank you much and I am glad you see inspiration in it. Sandra-A beautiful coming from a beauty will always do. Thank you much. vandana-Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
excellent indeed.....so stunning your words always... just had to say it again*** Greeneyes~ "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 03-03-2001).] |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Awesome stuff, Mark!! Absolute beauty in print. |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
Hey there brother, I liked this poem,but of course I like all you poems, Love your sister Cathy |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Mark just before I was leaving, I caught this one and had to read it once again, and yes it still touch my heart deeply with these wonderful lines, my friend. ((warm hugs)) Charisma |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I must agree with each and every other poets response...they left me little to add *s ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
very beautifully portrayed, the ritual of dance with the spirit, that brings life. To envision the enchantment of the dance, It brings a peacefulness as all is let go and released unto the heavens. Great job as usual. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Mark: I'm new to this site and yours is one of the first poems I've read, but I had to tell you how much I enjoyed it and what an enchanted scene it presented to me. Thanks Betty Lou Hebert |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You are indeed a gentle spirit, and I shall be waiting for more of these insights. I of course absolutely loved this. |
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Writer Junior Member
since 2001-04-05
Posts 21CA/USA |
WOW! That was beautiful!! i'm speechless. |
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Mabel A. Dilley Senior Member
since 2001-03-17
Posts 859Seattle, WA, USA |
The dance of many warriors conspried to bring us the gift of your poetry. "I am not now that which I have been." |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
To Mysteria, Writer and Julian... Mark asked me to thank all of you for these kind, generous replies. Hes still of-line on a move for a new job. Thank you so much on his behalf. take care JM ... you better kiss me ... cause you're gonna miss me ... when I'm gone ... |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Worth a second look....well who's counting? Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I remember you going on this discovery about the same time as I did mine (within a few months even) and how alike we both seemed to be looking at life at that space in time. A lot of that time stuck with me, and I hope it did with you also. Absolutely nothing like it was there? Great write Mark. |
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