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On Mockery (during the National Bird Count)<\/h2>\n

Where lies the line between earnest and jest?<\/span>
\n<\/span>(I note the trochee is the resident bird.)<\/span>
\n<\/span>I confess I like to pee against statues\u2014<\/span>
\n<\/span>A mix of delight and spite.<\/span><\/p>\n

In every comedian lurks regret;<\/span>
\n<\/span>I do not care for laughter lacking drama.<\/span>
\n<\/span>The murder weapon once was a dinner knife\u2014<\/span>
\n<\/span>Filleting is what I gladly do.<\/span><\/p>\n

But beware of cynicism, deadly poison;<\/span>
\n<\/span>Be sparing with hate\u2014serve it not too hot.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dissect and carve, but not too rashly.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Fear not inflicted pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

The mocker fears not \u201cwhat if,\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nor god, zealot, nor prophet.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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