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Peace

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In weary circles a sick fish hovers     In a pond surrounded by grass.     A tree leans against the sky - burned and bent.     Yes... the family sits at a large table,     Where they peck with their forks from the plates.     Gradually they become sleepy, heavy and silent.     The sun licks the ground with its hot, poisonous,     Voracious mouth, like a dog - a filthy enemy.     Bums suddenly collapse without a trace.     A coachman looks with concern at a nag     Which, torn open, cries in the gutter.     Three children stand around in silence.

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