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The speaker says that thinking about impossible things leads to a kind of madness, and they accept that as part of who they are. The lines frame this condition as both a blessing and a curse, something experienced as both heaven and hell.
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Originally said in English.
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About Melody Lee
Melody Lee is a Korean-American poet and educator. She blends traditional Korean poetic forms with contemporary themes, exploring identity, memory, and the immigrant experience. Her work often reflects on cultural displacement with quiet precision and emotional depth.
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