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Mankind Revealed

I can see a billion Luna moths, with five inch wings, beating against the hourglass.
Gathering statistics feverishly.
Surrounded by phantoms of their past, their ancestors tucked in between moonbeams.

Consciousness achieved, they reveal themselves in an involuntary spasm of madness.
Mankind.

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I can feel the world in my lungs. Breathe with me....

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Comments & Feedback (3)

Lovely! ☺

My you've been busy! Knew you'd love Opuss! Xx

Yup, and probably the most I have ever written without it being about you! You know it won't last though don't you x

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