Five Answers To The Same Question

I.

It comes from the sky

II.

From the never-ending

variations

of temperature

III.

From the slope of earth

and support of rock

and serpentine streams

IV.

It comes from deep underground

and from the kitchen sink

and from the lighted shelves

of convenience stores

V.

It comes from a flask

and from a hole in the dirt

and from the tired waiter

free of charge

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