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Stealthy dip into the green the pool limp liquid to be seen straight down view from dappled shade the catfish lazy, bubble breath laid The jungle thick with consequence mud sunk prints as evidence Jaguar spots slip through the trees whiskers twitching in the breeze Quiet creeping toward the pool belly grumble, will for food Bubble from the breath below and suddenly it's: go, go, go! The pounce begins, the mud comes clean off paws too cute to be called mean Water splashed into the air glass exploding, moment bare The jaguar neither stops nor lingers He's off to enjoy a fresh fish dinner...

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