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\"uncl<\/a><\/p>\n

Uncle Cedric, in the bath tub
\nDreams of monumental forms
\nBillowing from the steamy water.
\nClosing his eyes, he sighs,
\nThe water laps
\nAround his folded fat;
\nHe drifts away to the sun,
\nHis spiral orbit
\nRound the plug hole.
\nUncle Cedric melts into
\nHis dream;
\nAs he disolves, in bubbles,
\nGurgles down the drain.
\nNext day,
\nWhen Annie cleans the bath,
\nHe is gone
\nAmidst the smiling sun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Uncle Cedric, in the bath tub Dreams of monumental forms Billowing from the steamy water. Closing his eyes, he sighs, The water laps Around his folded fat; He drifts away to the sun, His spiral orbit Round the plug hole. 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