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“Wounds heal, yes. But not before I've fully leveraged its dramatic, transformative agony for at least seven new ghazals, taken an artful selfie of the spiritual laceration, and ensured I always have fresh bandages on hand. The divine journey requires proper wound care, you understand.”

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