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Some camels have spiders that assault their riders, or so come the tales from Iraq. They’re known to eat horses in multiple courses and carry them home on their backs. They’ll chase down a Humvee while screaming like banshees, with armor resistant to flack. With vertical jumps, they can launch from both humps in two-fold arachnid attacks. I know that it’s tricky when reading a wiki to separate fable from fact, but if all this is true and one came into view, I’d flat-line from a cardiac.

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Date: 10/26/2024 8:34:00 AM
Dear Jeff, "I’d flat-line from a cardiac" too! I adore your last verse for a grand finale to an astounding poem. Fantastic rhymes adorn your scary yet rhythmic Tales From Iraq, love the title too. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 10/26/2024 8:01:00 AM
What the hay are those gross things? Spiders, really? Weapons should be used on those creatures instead of people. ugh!
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