Jabberwock Talk

Hail the jabberwock, I say,
that he might live another day,

     If the jabberwock should live,
     How could we ever, then, forgive?

     Perhaps if someone clipped his claws,
     and he could know the pain he caused?

A jabberwock in deed and word,
does not yield to a vorpal sword.

     At the very least, while he breaks laws, 
     can someone wire shut his jaws?
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Wolf Avatar
January 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
That's called 'jabbering the wock' -- or perhaps 'wocking the jabber.' lol. Enjoyed this one a lot, David. thanks, gw
Crandall Avatar
January 4, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Thanks, Gershon, yep, I guess they don't call 'em jabber wocks for nothing.
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