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Killer Litter


First noticed when we build our high rise
They come in all shapes and sizes
Down bolsters or pillows
Stools chairs and almeirah

A falling object instantly grows
To be lethal

According to the theory of relativity
It morphs to a massive missile
When it gains speed and momentum
Proportional to the square of the speed c
Under the attraction of gravity

Strangely nothing untoward has happened
In charmed Singapore
No one has been killed or maimed so far

So what’s it about Icarus
Flying perilous
Close to the sun

Those were not feathers
From him torn
Or from Droppage raked

Just little litter thrown
Overboard for various reasons
Unknown or too obtuse

Pastime for a few
Fear factors for the rest

Droppage is safe
I vouchsafe

birdbrain

i actually think
i do prefer
stories about everything
and nothing in particular

however birdman dear
you have deigned to write
stories 'bout birds
stories 'bout flight
interesting it may be
and much fun as well
but i would love to hear
other stuff you have to tell


but worry not
chiding you is not what i'm about
for i love you so
you do need to know
more variety
that's the spice of life
make your day spicy
with lots of assam and curry!



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