The Answer

The hornet swooped, I froze,
with speed it dove,
my fear did rise,
not long, I realized,
the safety of my window!
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
love this form and what you've done with it. liked: safety at my window. Well done.
Hughes Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Thank you Sara!
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