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Fantasy Standards

Noble thieves and evil priests Damsels in distress Champions chosen by ancient gods Given weapons rare and keen Wizards brewing within tall towers Sorceresses casting into roiling cauldrons Elves and dwarves at endless war While orcs batter at the doors … Continue reading →

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The Battered Marionette

Multiple puppetmasters Each yanking on a string Ignoring the yelling From the bleeding puppet One says up One says down Another tries for round and round The puppet cries For release and hope Smacked on the floor To silence his … Continue reading →

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Lazy Day

Today I drag my feet Yawning Though I slept long Staring At my pile of tasks

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Lonely Lyrox

A whimpering From beneath our feet Nearly audible Amidst the city static A sign that something lives In the subway depths   A portly form With matted scales And tufts of knotted fur Waddling in the gloom Widest feet Stepping … Continue reading →

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