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What does it mean?
A poetic invocation praising Annah with rich, musical language.
In plain terms
This is a song of praise using complex words.
What can you take from it?
Use language rhythmically to honor or invoke meaning.

Where it applies

  • reading poetry
  • writing experimental text

Putting it to work

  • explore rhythmic language
  • write invocations

Questions to consider

  • What feeling does this language evoke?
  • Can sound alone convey meaning?

Another view

The meaning is obscure and relies on sound over sense.

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