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Image result for pictures of psychopath at preyThe quoted line is from Sara Etgen Baker. 

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Sara Etgen Baker's poem, "The Habitual Sky"

"Midnight's inkwell spills across the city's throat" Psychopath comes alive, seeks body of one he smote
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kerr Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Sara, A very vivid, detailed interpretation of this contest’s challenge. You have this gift for apt word selection Howard
Kendrick Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Why, thank you, Howard. Your comments are very elevating. Sara K
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
wow, this poem is wonderful.....thanks for using a line from one of my poems....it fit right in. best wishes, Sara K, with this contest entry, hugs & blessings, Sara B
Kendrick Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Why, thank you, Sara B. I appreciate you saying it is fine to use it. I was worried about the change from the way in which you used it to the pathological. Sara K
Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I enjoyed reading your write with a great picture. "Good Luck" If for a contest. Hope You Have Autumn Blessings As You Write Away.............
Kendrick Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Thank you, Paula. I appreciate the visit and kind review. It feels like a blustery late fall day today, in fact, more like early winter. We had a lot of things to handle pertaining to my husband's death. Sara K
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