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To kill a fly


Do not raise your sword

to kill a fly 

a foe unworthy no other than.

To meet your blade too thick a slow

to catch a fly where ere he go.

yet you try

You swing your sword

to catch a fly

but missing him always.

do not waste your blade

on the buzzing fly

for if you catch him

all you will hear is...

Why?

 

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