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I anchored myself to the mineral deep

Sifting through the debris

Many mouths my vast body grew

The current rushed passed me

And the climate beheld me

Lest I lose my grip

With my vast stride I ruled the land

I took the newborn leaves from the canopy

I grew these wings to take flight

I wield these talons to give fight

Fast flashing gills pulled oxygen from the water

In slumber less motion

I watched the lights flicker on the surface

Newly grown limbs propelled me onto the bank

The air filled my lungs

And my voice resounded

I climbed the trunks

I ate the poison just to hide

I grew these wings to take flight

I wield these talons to give fight

In banded fur I pawed through the lush undergrowth

I was hunting doe eyed tender prey

I heard hushed alien voices in the distance

They were growing closer as I rushed in for the kill

A sharp metallic object whistled passed my ear