In the whole dark universe, I've met you at this bit of fire, and we speak with each other, and listen to… — Maxine Hong Kingston
In the whole dark universe, I've met you at this bit of fire, and we speak with each other, and listen to each other. All of life and the war led up to this present time of being here with you. (p209)
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