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The Mole knew

the smell of it,

the comfortable shape

of his chair,

and the caress

of air shaped by

his walls.

He was happy to

venture far

along the river’s chuckle.

He loved Ratty

and his cozy fire,

but from time to time

he had to obey

the heavy magnet

in his heart

and come home.