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To the OWL

by Anonymous • Feb 22, 2021 at 6:17 pm

The views expressed in these submissions are from anonymous, unverified sources and do not necessarily represent those of the Portland Mercury.

Hello you Badass Queer Queen,
You sexy, thang!
Raising wise young birds.
You built that nest for them!
I see your struggle and your strength.
All the work you put into that nest.
I see you protecting it.
I see it in you.

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