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James McColly

Resting on a seabed A Japanese clay pot Tied to a rope Ofers refuge To a shy octopus.

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The pot is Pulled to the surface But the octopus Will not attempt escape Feeling safe Inside the Takotsubo trap.

Deep within a chest Chambers of the heart weaken Then fail, and balloon Taking on the shape Of a Japanese clay pot Resting on a seabed.

Takotsubo syndrome Triggered by a sudden shock The loss of a loved one An earthquake Being pulled to the surface Inside the shelter of a clay pot.

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