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Tar and Feathers His name is Bob. Not Robert. He is a bird. I want to make that clear from the start. I am bigger than him and he depends on me. That is for food, water, treats and shelter. Am I clear? No one is listening. I can see that by the blank faces, clear through the machine. I am talking, but saying very little. Sometimes he is mean, and I must work. He will not let me stop. Then he dumps over my coffee. He is just making me better. I needed to re-write that piece anyway. Maybe… His wings are green, red and lovely cobalt blue, But let me tell you more. He has claws, that work better than just fingers. They clutch and climb, and make the bell chime. Seriously, I can not do any work, while he is on my desk. Yet every day he finds his way there. Is this a test?

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Date: 9/5/2019 10:50:00 PM
Yes, it is a test, and I dare say from this poem, all indications point that you have passed.
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Ann Foster
Date: 9/6/2019 7:43:00 AM
hehe... I thought as much. Daily. Hugs. Someday you can come for tea under the Tea tree in back. Lots of wonderful ideas gather there to speak softy and share words of peace, comfort and friendship. always welcome... Ann

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