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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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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