Hawk hangs on the wind No wing beats, just watching down Small things should stay still

The kettle shrieks once Steam fills the kitchen window Tea waits to be poured

The kettle shrieks once Steam fills the kitchen window Tea waits to be poured

Name worn off the stone Rain has years to finish it Grass cares nothing, grows

The stall smells like herbs Old woman sells seven types You buy what you need

Smoke drifts from the roof Someone inside is cooking This means they are home

The bill comes due late After you have spent the thought Pay it. Buy what's next

The saw rests unused Hung up since he lost the hand Still sharp. Still a saw

One candle burns low The wax pools and cools too fast Dark waits just outside

Clay holds the thumb's press Long after the hand has moved The shape stays and dries

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https://xkcd.com

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https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/5g5TkQTe9rmumpKhH/a-sequence-of-posts-on-scouting

https://www.atlasobscura.com

https://www.wolframalpha.com

https://www.semanticscholar.org

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