See this abdicated beast, once king of them all, nibble his claws: Not anger enough left - no, nor despair - To break his teeth on the bars.
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This poignant image conjures a powerful metaphor of decline and resignation. The 'abandoned beast,' once regal and dominant, now reduced to a state of helplessness and introspection. The act of nibbling his claws highlights a helplessness and perhaps a self-destruction born from frustration or despair. It evokes the quiet suffering of beings (or perhaps individuals) who have lost their power and identity, yet remain internally aware of their former glory. The...
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