The Serpent and Lion

You crawl on the dry earth
Eating the dust and dirt
You live in the dark pit

You prowl in the wasteland 
Murdering foreign cubs 
You’re a king of nothing

Serpents, see your craftsman 
Lions, see your craftsman


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November 15, 2020 at 3:56 AM
Clever words..
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