The Empty Nesters
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Timothy and Mildred McGrew were living their life anew.
Their children had flown the nest, beginning adulthood.
The McGrews were not worried, as they had plenty to do.
Which was unfortunate for the local neighbourhood.
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They had put interests and passions temporarily on pause.
A sacrifice fitting for the great privilege of childrearing
Now it was their time to restart their important cause.
Their needs had gone unfulfilled – time for well-drilling.
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Unlike the others, the McGrews had a dark yearning.
The spare rooms would be filled once again.
With the soon-to-be victims of a good well-drowning
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Paul Stewart
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