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Hawk

By martin_t

Mon, 24 Jan 2011
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He swoops like a hawk
On to the discarded butt
Deposits it in his pouch
His eyes dart around
Looking for prey and
Watching for predators

Quickly he speeds down
The north London street
On the lookout
Taking his booty back
To his lair.

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