( May Induce Drowsiness )

I think we have established that I am no poet, but eh. I think all influences are fairly obvious. Title is a lame reference to opium.

To Armistice Day, everyone.

Not exactly perfect, but have a piece of mythological nonsense. Strong influence from Chinese mythology.

( the paintbrush god )

( Here is my handle and empty spout )

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Partially inspired by T. S. Eliot's The Hollow Men.

Like, the first line and some of the pacing.

Then I tangented off into merry-go-rounds, and tea parties, and exploding tin men.

I had to look for my IB diploma today. THIS IS WHAT IT HAS DONE TO MY SOUL.

( Cut for potentially mature themes )

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1) I am trying to boldly go where I have rarely gone before and post public things.
2) Hey, free reading! Consider it my very late contribution to International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day.
3) Yes, okay, I am having a very bad day.
4) Which is why I'm not completely sorry if I've ruined The Very Hungry Caterpillar.