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They that do not scream

Member since 2002 · Posted 24 Feb 2005 · 1 comment

What troop of butterflies ever threatened with their beauty but in a pavillion. What pile of ants isn't holding underground meetings. What Walking stick ever worried about a fireplace. What spider, mother of unseen millions. What moth ever called for reinforcements. What Tse Tse fly ever hankered after it's own lab. Even the Mantis cocks its head in prayer: "Won't you leave your window open?" And the air conditioner clicks on with a buzz.

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[9] Dovina 24-Feb-05/1:04 PM Reply
Yeah, good point. Ignore the screaming malcontents with their petty little gripes and open the window for the mantis.