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I can’t help but chuckle and shake my head on many a daze as I observe folks chasing sparkly objects with such apparent vigor. I can’t help but peer as a fool myself, where my attention is rapt, as you can’t chase a tree — it simply stands firm and gently waves.<\/p>\n

Chaste Tree<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He knew what
\nHe wanted
\nHow could he
\nNo that
\nAwe things that glitter
\nAre not goaled
\nThat dogged attention
\nSQUIRREL!
\nChase
\nTree
\nBark
\nIs worse
\nThen bite
\nTo off then
\nAll that jitters
\nIs not goad
\nEternal objects
\nPassing subjects
\nSTICK!<\/p>\n

Plus, I prefer carrots, not sticks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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