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Prayer to the Muses (originally written 11/7/21)

Muses Nine, oh how I adore thee!

You continue to inspire classics in this modern age.

Country anthems like "The Thunder Rolls"

Pop masterpieces like "Born This Way"

Metal bangers like "Raining Blood"

I could go on.

Thank you, fair Muses, for your work in the modern day.  These songs make life a little easier to bear.

-Orchid Casarez

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