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Still conscious in theatreYour operation is being performedBy two morticiansSeeking to embalm youWhile you fight for breathWar, your anaesthetistTurns up the gasAs these crowbeaksScavenging your convulsing flesh Squabble over your vitals ~ CLP 02/04/2025

2nd April 2025
Still conscious in theatre
Your operation is being performed
By two morticians
Seeking to embalm you
While you fight for breath
War, your anaesthetist
Turns up the gas
As these crowbeaks
Scavenging your convulsing flesh
Squabble over your vitals

~

CLP 02/04/2025

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