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JustDaniel
post May 21 18, 07:17
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it is whine and dine:
lunching tomcat mopes at door
keeping him inside


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post May 21 18, 22:52
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keeping hum inside;
it’s good when the hornet’s nest
stays intact out back


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post May 22 18, 15:30
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strays in tract out back
constantly break through the fence;
grass is not greener


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post May 23 18, 14:40
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grass is not greener
when it grows under the fence;
cows eat on both sides


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post May 24 18, 09:16
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cows eat like big scythes
mowing grass with their mouths;
they chew it a while


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post May 25 18, 23:12
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they chew it a while
to get more fish in their craw;
young birds digest it


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post May 26 18, 00:45
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young birds continue
digestion that Mom began;
Papa just wings it


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post May 28 18, 10:02
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papa’s wings adjust
to the cold ocean currents;
penguins water flight


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post May 29 18, 18:52
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pigeons' water-fight:
driving through a puddle I
splash them for effect


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post May 30 18, 19:08
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splash them for effect
so they enjoy Sea World more;
captive Killer Whale


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post May 31 18, 00:51
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killer wale captive:
couldn't stop sucking my thumb
while I rubbed on it


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post May 31 18, 22:45
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while dye rubbed on it
changed colors but not his state;
leopard’s still spotted


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post Jun 1 18, 14:29
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spotted still leopard
hiding in front of her dress;
she wore polka dots


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post Jun 3 18, 13:27
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she wore pole cat dots
to go with stripes down her back;
the mixed breed was skunked


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post Jun 3 18, 14:06
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skunks mixed with ferrets
produced a very big stink;
little thieves kill them


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post Jun 5 18, 08:41
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kill them little thieves
before they steal everything;
pack rats take the cake


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post Jun 6 18, 13:47
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pack rats take the cake
but cannot light the candles;
dark birthday party


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post Jun 7 18, 13:18
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dark birthday party
isn’t fun for most creatures;
owls don’t give a hoot


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post Jun 7 18, 15:21
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owls don't give a hoot
since their attack is a surprise;
you may hear a squeak


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post Jun 8 18, 13:26
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you may hear a squeak
or a very high pitched squeal;
bats locate their food


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