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undivided domain

signal irretrievably scrambled--

 

no reprieve for the lone animal

that shrank away only to be caged...

 

still, sharp teeth are perfectly able

to reach the hands that reach inside

 

and stop short the unknowing fingers

that might key the lock from the outside.

◄ to earth we return

R.E.M. ►

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elPintor

Tue 9th May 2017 12:29

Hello, Martin, David, and Ray...

I have to admit to you that I have a habit of placing somewhat obscure references within my writing because I'm never really sure as to how to approach some subjects. It just seems that there are things that can't really be given a name.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

Rachel

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raypool

Mon 8th May 2017 17:14

Animal magic and a standoff between nature's inheritors in tooth and claw elP. It's great to contain so much in so few words.

Ray

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Martin Elder

Sat 6th May 2017 19:40

I always love the succinct way you use words to create a picture. This is no exception. A sharp warning to anybody seeking to cage another animal of any description
nice one elp

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