Full Reverse

Look here, Tiger.
Back off,
or your tennis
balls might get caught.

In my own talons,
of course.

Stronger now
this rubbery
slope.

And I slip inside
my spinal column
to avoid your
spitfires.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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