"Should we put out the light? And then put out the light. But once put out thy light, I cannot give it vital breath again. It needs must wither."

Mortality, Light, Death, Loss, Regret

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"Should we put out the light? And then put out the light. But once put out thy light, I cannot give it vital breath again. It needs must wither."

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"I was obsessed with religious questions, the basics: Why are we here? Why is the world so beautiful?"

Question

"I love New Orleans physically. I love the trees and the balmy air and the beautiful days. I have a beautiful house here."

Love

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Want

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