MOVING FORWARDMOVING FORWARD

MOVING FORWARDMOVING FORWARD

MOVING FORWARDMOVING FORWARD Translated by Robert BlyTranslated by Robert Bly

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Moving ForwardMoving ForwardTranslated by Robert BlyTranslated by Robert BlyIlluminated by Brandon WilsonIlluminated by Brandon Wilson