Yesterday I found this mammal in the trash bin,  
Chiefly gray has a bushy ringed tail 
Smiled with me like an old politician. 
Today when I went to throw the garbage 
Oh! It's almost dead but that rare smile is there. 
How funny is this horrible life?  
He gives and takes like a gambling.
nimal dunuhinga
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