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John Ciardi Quotes: I have one head that wants to be good, And one that wants to be bad. And always, as soon as I get up, One of my heads is sad.
         

I have one head that wants to be good, And one that wants to be bad. And always, as soon as I get up, One of my heads is sad.


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