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Lol I applaud your: Lol I applaud your willingness to let loose and be a bit sillier here... A scrumptious little dopamine hit. I'm just glad the glutton was caught in a pleasant enough mood to share the yummy food!

  While set in ancient Rome,:   While set in ancient Rome, this poem spouts a social commentary that extends to modern times. The way people today consume suffering—whether through media sensationalism, war coverage, or social injustice—parallels Nero’s feasts. The poem can be taken as a challenge the reader to consider how contemporary societies still entertain themselves with the suffering of others. By making the horrific appear routine, the poem confronts the dangers of unchecked power and societal complacency. It also asks an unsettling question: how often do people turn a blind eye to cruelty for the sake of their own comfort?

Broke my heart with such: Broke my heart with such tragedy and all wrapped together in such brevity. Deeply moved.

Excellent!: Excellent!

Gotta give it to ya, kinda: Gotta give it to ya, kinda liked this one

Ride um: Ropes and rashes Maybe he’ll jump Watch out for the horn This one’s got a hump   Buck, buck, buck Cowboys going for it  Hang on, hang on Eight seconds with luck   Tape and gauze Bandaids and bandages  Alcohol and spit Rub it in, we gotta get    The next big show Is coming up  It’ll be better in a week  For your arm and seat   Another buckle  another show  Maybe make some money  On the next go