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Cause and effect

That single drop in the ocean

that butterfly flutter

that ripple in the potion

that nervous stutter

 

The reason follows 'because'

a fall after a stumble

a gamble after a pause

lightening before a rumble

 

Blooms from the seed

seed from the flower

the cycle of life

revealing endless power

 

An effect follows a cause

some larger, some small

all fol...

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