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(If you wait long enough, 
stay up late enough, 
even the East Village grows quiet, 
with only the rushing sounds
of effortless traffic
along the avenues
to keep you company
-to occupy your mind-
and eventually you will hear
the voice inside your head
you've so successfully drowned out
It had not abandoned you
It was waiting patiently
until you 
were ready
to listen.)