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Moral Clarity: A Pseudo-Sonnet

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May 04, 2026
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Moral Clarity

by Simon Pole

There’s autumn leaf in summer, buds among the snow,
Green fields have birds deserted for the dusty row.
Alligator’s vigil foot and fish will not budge,
While self-pity papers print, taunted by a grudge.
Confusèd be the beast: bring stones unto the queen,
No more are facts reported, or congru…

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