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The darkest woods ever (Sonnet) by Shardik

They were the darkest woods ever At least that I had ever seen Trees with leaves almost of leather Animals, that struck me as too lean. So I quickened up my rigid stride While my eyes scanned for some light If I had a horse, full speed I'd ride If my lungs were not so tight. I never should have dared to trespass God damn shortcuts are always wrong Where is my boyscout with his compass? Why is this taking so awfully long!? Wait... Is that a light I see up ahead? No... Just the moon climbing higher instead.

lastobelus 10-Mar-03/6:08 PM
where I grew up, actually, "should of" was the proper usage. Actually, "shoulda", to be precise. "Should have" would be correct if one were, say, mulling one's choice of supper flesh: "I wonder if I should have the greasy pork, or the bloody beef. The pork looks awful tempting, but the beef is better for my heart. Damn! I shoulda never let that fool woman talk me into going to the doctor inna first place. Now alls I do is worry about my goddamn heart."




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