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The bat is never satisfied, his eyes
do pierce the longest gloom of Winter’s white.
His dark decrepit cape— a purple vine.
The brood of brows and lids release no light.

9/27/2020
Contest: Rithimus Divisa 7
Sponsor: Gregory Barden
Original Name: THE BAT IS NEVER SATISFIED
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kauffman Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 9:51 AM
So creative and unique Kim. Congratulations on your winning placement.
Fowler Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 6:29 AM
I'm back with congrats Kim. Another deserving win! Congratulations! Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 6:37 AM
Thank you, Linda!
Krutsinger Avatar
September 28, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Wonderfully done; my friends the bat accept your tribute and are grateful.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 28, 2020 at 1:26 PM
LOL! Dark...
Buhagiar Avatar
September 27, 2020 at 7:44 AM
Good luck with the contest. I'm sure you chose a fine extract. ~~
Rodrigues Avatar
September 27, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Thank you, Victor!
Fowler Avatar
September 27, 2020 at 5:51 AM
Nice one Kim! Good luck with the contest. I'm off to read the original from which it was taken :) Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
September 27, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Thank you, Linda!
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