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Rachel Kane's avatar

I really loved this poem. My grandfather was also a plumber. Compelled me to look up images of John Lee Hooker's hands.

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John Tessitore's avatar

I'm so glad! Thank you. Those hands are pretty gnarly huh?

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Rachel Kane's avatar

Yeah, but reflect how long and intensely he used that hand for fret work. Remarkable, and strikingly beautiful.

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John Tessitore's avatar

Exactly.

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Jane Hanson's avatar

Dear John ,

Preserve the word .

Tell AI to do what you do so well ....that is , cioè .....bring in the personal and make a story out of a life or character of a loved one .

Preserve the word and further the beauty of a true wordsmith .

Fuck AI .......

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John Tessitore's avatar

I love that! Fuck AI! Thanks Jane.

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