I exist in two worlds

A brief contemporary poem from E.B. Johnson.

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in two places.
the one that was 
before you — 
and the place 
that is without.

there’s a marked 
difference in time 
here. a different way
of seeing things that 
is no less miserable 
as it is indifferent.

i exist in two worlds
in two places; but i 
still can’t imagine
either one so

removed from 
your grace.

i exist in two worlds
in two plac…