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Nursery Rhyme Riffs

Nursery classics with a twist

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Caro Henry
Jun 08, 2024
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Sing a Song of Sixpence

in a world of fluttering wings,
the pie enfolded its secret tune,
blackbirds sang muffled songs, 
symphonies of death,
mournful melodies, with notes askew.

they sang of rye and pockets deep,
while souls trembled in silent dread,
as the pie opened, a chorus released,
a surreal dance of life and death.

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