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He had concubines He had call girls of curls and of wool He had gigantic heart and tender soul He had had desire for his nurse He had witch hazel blending with his kisses He had invited comfort and joy to partake He had hunger beyond measure He had his menu spread out before him He had an ear for foreign music He had the nerve to eat and become gluttony He had licked clean the plateau of plenty He had had dinner, desert, and adoration He had keen understanding of a woman He had stood seven feet tall, yet silent He had puppy dog eyes with tears when I left He had gazillion stories undocumented. *

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