poemranker ::Dinner Menu by A. Nomaly

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Free verse № 29123

Dinner Menu

Member since 2002 · Posted 8 Dec 2002 · 2 comments

Disappearing fleece skinned sheep Who once ran safely with wolves Now look down at moss covered stones High up in the mountains Climbed once to the top to see those sheep now famous in their magic, Remembering wrapped up frost and breath steam piled outside Someone always yelling and You careful listening, Order what you want The lamb is good Especially the meat between the ribs

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[8] <{Baba^Yaga}> 8-Dec-02/4:36 PM Reply
choice cut. i cooked some for t-day this year..metaphorically also quite poignant.t
[8] UnityMitford 9-Dec-02/9:08 AM Reply
i don't know what it is, but i really like this. i truly hate lamb, though, but i'll have to get over it. you should change your user name before someone tracks you down and does things to you for your cleverness. 8 swastikas!