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Critterature: Critiquing William Blake

"Tyger, tyger burning bright In the forests of the night…" Archaic spelling set aside, And not intending to be snide, But really, Mr. Blake, I take exception. While a tiger's luminosity May pique your curiosity, What the beastie's wattage is, you've no conception. But who am I to judge you? And so I'll not begrudge you This "poesy" that was your lifelong passion. But could it be that you were smokin' A little "weed" the night you spoke in That weird and kinda highfalutin' fashion? Oh, we'll debate it, if you want to, But it will come back to haunt you, And the tiger, in the end, will defeat ya. 'cause metaphysical or not, If a tiger's light is hot, That's a sign he's getting ready, pal, To eat ya!

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Date: 5/7/2024 4:56:00 PM
I'm not too well read, but I just read the poem you're lampooning on this site a few days ago, pretty hilarious send-up. Nice title too.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 5/8/2024 9:32:00 AM
Thanks, David. This piece, of course, is supposed to be about a "critter". Mr. Blake is just collateral damage.
Date: 5/3/2024 12:56:00 PM
You have wonderful poetic humour dear Jim..
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 5/4/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thanks, S O. It's nice to have a niche...

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