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Shape structures space
Shape contains space
Shape actualizes space
Shape mobilizes space
Space is what is not there
What is not there
Provides purpose for what is
When I move into your space
I capture the container --
Your form
And bring it into the shape
Of my space -
Contained in my form
Two become one
Unity is complete
As is resolution
Control space and
You control form
Control form and
You control space
The shape of an attack
Provides its own solution
As nage and uke create
A brand new shape