Monstrosity

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This ancient monstrosity never sleeps

There is always a worn gear to replace

A stuck mechanism to oil

A stiff crank that needs turning

It lumbers creakily crankily along

Using up parts, and fuel and people

Not knowing the pain it causes.

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