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By FifthRing

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He told me he had many men, he told me they were strong. He told me they were loyal men, to the cause which they belong. She told me she was only one, she said her husband died. She swore to protect her only son, that he may not be denied. I told her he had many men, I told her they will come. I told her that the strong men, will come to take her son. I saw many strong men, I saw her and her son. I saw a battle fought, and saw a battle won. I saw a lioness' den, I saw men with guns. I saw them enter the lioness' den, but out they did not come. I saw the strength of many men, I saw them fear no one. Yet I saw a greater strength, set in the eyes of one.. . "I saw them enter the lioness' den," - I think this line is too much of a mouthfull. . . . Written April 20th, 1993 © on Mar 22 2002 08:23 AM PST   0 • 12

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