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A Cat Pursuing Mice

A cat pursuing mice seems never to think twice; an owl swooping on prey shows no thought of delay-- Then enters man-- expressing volition, a higher moral ground of conscious contrition-- yet kills for sport as well as nutrition… Oh! on occasion for God and country….

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Date: 6/26/2018 8:32:00 PM
G'day Joe … instinct of animals can be understand, but killing in the name of sport appears senseless - thanks Joe - Lindsay
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Date: 1/25/2018 8:23:00 PM
I also like the sarcasm in your poem. But it is the mousr job to get the rat.Also man goes to wae=r to kill . Have a nice evening my friend.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 1/25/2018 8:58:00 PM
It does seem to be our way. Perhaps someday we will find a better way. We can only hope, as we strive to evolve at the least ourselves. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. Have a great evening!!
Date: 1/18/2018 7:49:00 PM
wow, THIS is really great sarcasm. I love this kind of poem. FAVE
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Joe Dimino
Date: 1/24/2018 3:48:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea; we really do have a twisted minds. But it's all we have, better than none I like to believe:) Have a beautiful day!
Date: 1/5/2018 8:33:00 AM
So true...When it benefits man he will act...Nice poem...All the best Joe
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Joe Dimino
Date: 1/24/2018 3:49:00 PM
Thank you, Arturo; blessings my friend!

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