by Morgen Kirby

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Did you ever wonder if
mice have secret passions?
bunnies concoct ambitious schemes
hamsters are megalomaniacal
guinea pigs, criminal masterminds
and don't get me started on dogs
cats are expected to be aloof, and
suspected of plotting to take over the world
but who would expect that behind every lolling tongue
is the heart of Ghengis Khan?

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