# Dear Dorothy ![download.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/prydefoltz/23vsNTYU59NmrBVVDK8ZeDBP1DMKC1HLCw3SwjFVe6bydpLuL83QhjAq5YfM7pFeDsNM7.jpg) gift your ruby-studded pen to etched papyrus and birch free your thoughts to the ether smoke signals, tattoo'd vapour for the Tin Man has given up any heartfelt aspirations sided with the Algo Nada feigns worship to the man behind the curtain studied in showmanship illusions, side show tricks appeals to the masses the Straw Man is in cahoots with the Wizard, in possession of no real magic lots of flash and noise deep-fried poppy embryos on demand but don't you ever the Not-so-cowardly Lion does battle dodging pyrite-plated bricks lobbed from mirrored shadows mimicking deep conversation unicorns hone their horns doves sharpen their talons lest they be confused with iridescent, but dirty pigeons rainbows write in chemtrails get ready to rumble Oz feels nothing like home but if a girl is in need of a leg up there's plenty of over-priced stilettos a lass will still drown in one night only fans but at least she will be anchored with virtual lucre dear Dorothy gift your ruby-studded pen to etched papyrus and birch free your thoughts to the either smoke signals, tattoo'd vapour # ***

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