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A NEIGHBOR I DIDN’T LOVE AS MYSELF

I lost a neighbor I didn’t love as myselfNot for not trying, but for the protection of my very selfMy neighbor was as prickly as the skin of a porcupineAnd gave abusive threats that sent shivers down my spineHe stole my wires and logsAnd threatened my sister with haunting flogs Even when I went out […]