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Six tongues in my mouth Six minds in my mind Six knives in my back Six bullets. Each tongue wants its turn Each mind wants its way Each knife wants a hand To pull it.
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Dec 9, 2012
Dec 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM UTC
The Polyglot
Six tongues in my mouth Six minds in my mind Six knives in my back Six bullets. Each tongue wants its turn Each mind wants its way Each knife wants a hand To pull it.
About the experience of being actually able to speak six languages: how each brings along different cultures, mentalities, and ways of expression that sometimes betray you, or influence you in a manner you don't like...
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Latvian
Dec 9, 2012
Dec 9, 2012 at 5:06 PM UTC
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