Vipassana (Clear Seeing)

Transitory flash
Of insight, precognition
I see your intent

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Foot kicks forward hard
Arm hitches back, presenting
Opportunity

Into this small gap
I lunge with alacrity
Squirm, and close the line

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Teasing you to strike
Too close for you, perfect for
Stubby badger paws

Baiting with my lunge
Drawing parry four, riposte
Hah!
My second intent…

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Rare and precious bout—
Next time will be different
Good in its own way

But not the same…