There are five necks in the body: the wrists, the ankles, the neck. Necks are narrows, they are bends in the river. It is at riverbends collect detritus. Use the easy alchemy of breathe to let soft sweet currents move freely. This active practice utilizes the tight incubator of your throat to consolidate your poetry. Pull up the nectar, and let it nourish and soothe the back of your mind. The only difference between poison and potion is measure.

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