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The Machine Error

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By K.A. SmithPublished about 11 hours ago 1 min read
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pencils...

the shavers,

the sharpeners,

the pullers, that is.

the ground...
the stones,
the blades,
readied machines.

wild,
the laser, armed

by gees!

stretch?!
my pencil's in a... a sharpener.
the leader of the

classroom.


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K.A. Smith

K. A. Smith – published author and poet with experience in architectural design. I try to bring love and life into every poem or story. I believe every piece of art is "effective" in some way. Please follow along, and share your thoughts.

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