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I stand
stealthily still
a motionless monitor
of movement.
Stiff legs
whiplash neck
mud still patience,
a poised
mime-like predator
waiting.

John G. Lawless
©4/28/2022

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Date: 4/28/2022 6:45:00 PM
I got it! It's a Triple-M! (Motionless Monitor of Movement). Do I get a participation trophy and some nosh?!
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John Lawless
Date: 4/29/2022 7:31:00 AM
NO.....you get poked in the eye by a ....Heron

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