The Birds Dressed In Lies

First I see a raven,

Strong and dark.

Now I see an eagle,

Majestic and mighty.

Now I see a crow,

So similar to the raven.

Now I see a feather,

Alone and indistinct.

Finally I see the birds.

The birds dressed in lies.

A picture of a stuffed animal hedgehog in a super hero mask and cape.

Fainting Goat

UT

16 years old

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