The Line That Divides

by b.c.

          
                              There's a line
                              that divides
                              and then sub-divides
                              Its name is
                              The Big Red One
                              A long iron snake
                              covered with grit
                              living under Fashion Ave.

                              Electric
                              Alive

                              Watch it move
                              Get in if you like
                              Just don't cross
                              the line that divides

                              Relentless
                              Remorseless

                              it devours its prey
                              the bulge sliding
                              front to back
                              With a gigantic moan
                              an unearthly groan
                              eyes open up
                              and warm rains come
                              Black tears for the one
                              swallowed whole

                              There's a line
                              that divides
                              and then sub-divides
                              in this underworld sea
                              by the sea
                              Where one becomes two
                              be he Christian or Jew
                              Next stop
                              the Final Reward

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