Warm up

[Practice / warm up using Charles Simic first line from "Frightening Toys"]

History practicing its scissor-clips,
You see it all the time
In the paintings and sculptures
You witness in dark rooms.

Haven't been out in a while,
Not seen the sun in days.
Just me and my sculptures.
I see the David looking triumphant,
Me and my paintings of snow.

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You have not heard the full story,
Said little girl
On light feet
And gold crusted hair.
You do not know the magic
That I've seen.
Held the monsters
In nets
While the armies
Stormed havoc
And the night
was dull.
Its the imagination
that works like
History practicing its scissor-clips.

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