N. Scott MomadayI wonder if, in the dark night of the sea, the octopus dreams of me.
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I wonder if, in the dark night of the sea, the octopus dreams of me. The ocean is a mysterious place where many mysterious things happen. I wonder if the octopus who lives in the ocean dreams of me. I wonder if he loves me as much as I love him.
He might as well as as the person who has the most powerful love for you because he doesn't have any ambitions or wants. It's an easy life for him, but what about me? I have a family and friends to take care of, a job to do and ambitions to accomplish. So, what does my octopus want with me?
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