Mire

monkeys leader fell — along
with twenty seven monkeys —
into a treacherous mire;
nothing appeared on surface
but a single wet feather!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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George Avatar
September 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
A mire is a dangerous place The more one tries to get out of it, the more he sinks deeper into its slushy mud. A beautiful reminder that a leader should be particularly careful.
Alhemaidy Avatar
September 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Exactly! Lovely comment from lovely poetess!
Crandall Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hmm, interesting one - I'll have to think about this one!
Alhemaidy Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Well, I do not have to explain. Have a nice weekend!
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