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Lorrie Moore, Birds of America Quotes: The night before, a whole day could have shape and design. But when it was upon you, it could vanish tragically to air.
         

The night before, a whole day could have shape and design. But when it was upon you, it could vanish tragically to air.


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The night before, a whole day could have shape and design. But when it was upon you, it could vanish tragically to air.
         



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