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Sydney Lea: Before the Operation

The surgeon assures my wife and me:
“a little scrape, then zip! Home-free.”
How did age come on with so little warning?
I woke up in tears early this morning,
then put on an album by the great Art Blakey.

July 24, 2025 · 12 Comments

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