The Look-out

    Dare a blade of glass stir
       ‘neath his eagle eye
     or a leaf from a tree silent
        take to the sky

     A rustle of undergrowth 
        arouses his concern
     from signs such as this one
        the look-out will learn

     what the enemy’s planning
        from where it is coming
     another night at his post
        ~ displaying his cunning
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Date: 8/30/2025 12:02:00 PM
Ughh.!! hummlh grarr.' Thud)) wallop.Wow who Knew the 'digital wallet would be so effective?' Swirl twirl tie and tighten.? Oh clank))) the bat-cuffs on now he's a locked up, licked look-out, lol)))) he had a go though.' Mind you J have Bob Katter as back up.' So you'll need at least 20.' And then theres the wages to consider G W..' Look me up anytime.' I am free for brothers..'
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Date: 8/27/2025 5:31:00 PM
such a smooth flowing rhyme scheme. I could envision myself in this scene. Well done.
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Date: 8/27/2025 7:36:00 PM
I guess we don't have too many sentries on the Soup, Sara. So far you're the only one. Hang in there. I'm calling Trump for some National Guard reinforcements. We'll corral the enemy yet!
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