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Astro-Zombies (1968): A Sonnet

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May 04, 2026
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Astro-Zombies (1968)

by Cosmic Poet Simon Pole

Our late light falls on this humble affair,
And kind years have its rough weave smoothed, and show,
A fine grain, and what hidden kin-hearts know
Of strange beauty, with poses vile and fair.
Tura so tough, yet of women still queen,
Quick karate kick, dress slit foot to hip;

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