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The Snake Dances Past Them

The snake dances past them in the air Fear frozen in eyes of charming pair Hyenas cackle, vultures on high streaks of lightning stab the sky A night not fit for man or beast blood gushing from ancient fountains Apparitions looming every place they turn O, for creature comforts do they yearn

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Date: 8/31/2023 2:08:00 PM
MOM....Billy left the cage door open again.....Nice one Gershon
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/31/2023 7:27:00 PM
Ha, ha! There's the John I know... Thanks!!
Date: 8/31/2023 6:50:00 AM
Your imagery is haunting. You haven’t lost your touch.
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Date: 8/31/2023 7:27:00 PM
Yes, I've hit my thumb with a hammer 16 times this month already. ~ Thumbs 'down'
Date: 8/30/2023 11:32:00 PM
This is a B....Y good couplet.
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Date: 8/30/2023 9:18:00 PM
A sneak peak of the upcoming season of ghosts and goblins, I see! Very creepily done :)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/31/2023 7:26:00 PM
Ha, ha! Actually hadn't thought of Oct. 31 at all. But re-reading this one, you are certainly right! Thanks, gw

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