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Philip Larkin wrote a very sad poem along these lines.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48423/the-mower-56d229a740294

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The dark plots of fate, snakes biting their tails, and destinies fulfilled?

Just coincidences.

A month ago, I commented right here on Substack on a user’s post quoting this very poem, which I hadn’t known before. Just a few lines, but so many emotions. (I miss the hedgehog—thankfully.)

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My ears are burning!

This is a very moving complement to Larkin's poem.

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That's it! My apologies, didn't really know how to tag you, it's a shame :)

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Great post, and I'll see you in Hell. It will end up being overcrowded.

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Very much obligated Portia.

Unfortunately if heaven is uncertain, hell is for sure :)

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