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Stone Fruit SkyEnglish narration
POEM + FOLKLORE
Stone Fruit Sky
THE POEM IN MOTION
The Genie Spread.
apricots & plums become
FROM SKY TO SPREAD
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A SKY, REIMAGINED AS FRUIT
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01 / THE SKY
02 / THE SMOOTHIE
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FOLKLORE, TAKEN DOWN A TIER
Two Spirits, Compared.
The lesser-tier efreet in “Stone Fruit Sky” resembles the familiar genie—but every detail of his magic is a little off-center.
| TRAIT | EFREET OF THE LESSER TIER | STANDARD GENIE |
|---|---|---|
| How is he summoned? | The lamp is brushed by a bottom. | The lamp is rubbed by a hand. |
| Where is he found? | At a yard sale. | In a treasure trove. |
| What does he do? | He consents to dreams. | He grants wishes. |
| How many? | Ten. | Three. |
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