Short & sharp, which I like, Bill. Not sure how bad chasing bad would use sirens, though…
& the final line’s descent into casual speech stands out..
Doug
> On Sep 6, 2016, at 5:12 PM, Bill Wootton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Siren strips away sleep
> Must be Good chasing Bad
> In the night
>
> But what if Bad is hounding Good
> How would I or anyone
> Lying doona-warm in darkness
>
> Know
>
> bw
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