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Michael Batchelor

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Born
in Townsville, Australia
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Influences
George Orwell, Charles Bukowski, John Steinbeck, Roald Dahl

Member Since
June 2015


Average rating: 3.41 · 39 ratings · 25 reviews · 7 distinct works
Animal Circus

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The Red Chilli

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waiting

the years tick on
and the house
won’t open its gates

despite my letters

and all I can do
is wonder
if I have it
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Published on March 17, 2026 20:42 Tags: poem, poetry

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“Night-time, from the pig’s countless observations, serves a higher order of enthusiasm for the humans than daytime circus operations. Whether it's the tacky neon lights or hypnotic carnival music, the humans skip around as if they've discovered a festive utopia. When the arena is buzzing with a crowded house and the ringmaster can be heard romancing the masses, Walt becomes ill with anxiety.”
Michael Batchelor, Animal Circus

“Thousands of humans, visiting from all across the country to ogle and fondle the animals in their cages. Blinding, flashing lights. Music as mad as a March hare. The game stalls are fixed and the food turns the humans loud and rough. The showmen, all part of a petulant, foul-mouthed family, stink of cigarettes and beer and represent the lowest rung of human society.”
Michael Batchelor, Animal Circus

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
George Orwell, Animal Farm

“Things do not change; we change.”
henry david thoreau, Walden or, Life in the Woods

“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
Henry David Thoreau

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
Mark Twain

“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
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