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In the write below, I see echoes of medievil europe and Nottingham england Under its notorious sheriff.'sad to see.)

Leaden hearts'

The days were great..We ranged around cared for by good humans on our edgewood ground, a mighty flock our ages did range..Up to forty years; indeed  some gained.' Our nights were restfull, we passed each test..' ancient bloodline and
Of the best.' Then strangers came observing ing cold.' Then many more trucks
And cars untold, we were seperated from
The humans who cared, herded un-feelingly to where straw walls were.' Until
In the dark one night loud bangs.!!! Flames against the black, and with burning pain; we ran into the walls, laid low in vain
We smelled of death, those who survived all night
In agony, bloodstained' then came the last sunrise.' The
Bad humans walked in with  sticks that spat
Again that fire..We lay helpless targets as
They slaked their desires, yet the pain is gone now we are with our Creator.' Away
Are the tall hat ones..yet fate is the endless trail they must ever walk, these are the bad of humanity.' At no evil will they baulk.'
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Fowler Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Phillip or Eustace, or the merge of two. Each lacking honor. Neither good, nor the tall hat ones. :)
Maverick Avatar
November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Hey Linda-Alice, I am really sad at this event..Thank you for visiting ' as I've put before (what did i expect?) Though , From evil people.????
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
loved the 'echoes' of this poem...well delivered, Joe.
Maverick Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I wonder in that evil sheriffs surname was carney.??? Or some Other descriptive.???
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