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The Venomous Cobra

December 8, 2014
By Alyona SILVER, Hartland, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
"Never lie to someone who trusts you; Never trust someone who lies to you"

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“WATCH OUT! HERE IT COMES!”
Stay still and it will leave you alone.
“BE CAREFUL! IT’S VENOMOUS!”
Don’t touch it and you’ll stay alive.
“IT’S COMING CLOSER! IT  LOOKS ANGRY!”
Your curiosity will win.
“STOP! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?”
You're not thinking straight.
“TOO LATE!”
You're dead.

© Jonathan C., Tracy, CA

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