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Cologne by Laura Tonatto

By camilla

Fri, 01 Apr 2005
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I want to find you something
rare and extraordinary
devised by Carthusian monks
on Capri
Something built
oil by oil
scent by scent
for an ancient King
of Parthia
The flowers of Grasse
and the arts of
Egypt,Rome,and Venice
sacred and profane
to wrap around you
when I cant

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