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At the gray bottom
Refers to a dismal or bleak state or situation.
sunk around by silk
Surrounded by luxurious fabric, suggesting entanglement or opulence.
and smoothed out over the oldest ebony
Smoothed over the darkest experiences or memories.
It lives in you.
Implies a connection between the person and a deep, possibly dark, aspect of themselves.
Or the other way around.
Suggests a reciprocal relationship where the self is influenced by external factors.
This abiding interest in how that which is eaten is eaten
Expresses an enduring fascination with the process of consumption and its consequences.
You like breathing? Then keep eating.
Links the necessity of eating with the essential act of breathing, emphasizing survival.
Love, Lust, God, End. Debatable points all.
Raises the debatable nature of fundamental concepts like love, lust, God, and the end.
Sitting at the head of a table pre and post fall
Describes a position of authority before and after a significant event or decline.
where if this is where you sat
Suggests a hypothetical scenario where one's position influences behavior.
you would be primed to eat
Highlights a readiness or eagerness to consume.
all kinds of meat, sweet meat
Specifically mentions a preference for various types of meat, possibly symbolizing desires.
and the gloom of days and nights that
Describes a monotonous existence filled with both success and predictability.
are exactly the same: brimming over with success
Highlights the abundance of achievements without expecting more.
and expecting no less
Suggests contentment with the status quo.
it's creature comfort for creatures who comfort
Introduces the idea of comfort for beings that provide comfort to others.
and worry robes, shapes, shadows, clocks
Lists various elements such as robes, shapes, shadows, and clocks, possibly representing aspects of life.
and casino politics
References the complexities and uncertainties of political dynamics, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
that whisper: surrender. Surrender.
Repeats the word "surrender," emphasizing a sense of yielding or giving in.
Because it feels good to do just this
Suggests that the act of surrendering is pleasurable.
a ring, a kiss
Describes a simple yet significant act, a ring, and a kiss, possibly symbolizing intimacy or commitment.
Just this
Reinforces the significance of the present moment, emphasizing the immediacy of experience.
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