In my own backyard

in my own backyard ...

sometimes I find

a very large, blacker than midnight,

sleek as silk, muscles rippling,

mythical creature.
I'd put a garland of flowers around his beautiful neck, but he'd probably eat them.
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in my own backyard ...

sometimes I find

a very large, blacker than midnight,

sleek as silk, muscles rippling,

mythical creature.
I'd put a garland of flowers around his beautiful neck, but he'd probably eat them.