UNIT The Thylacine (for Malcolm Lewty).

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September the 7th, 1936, in Tasmania in Hobart Zoo
Benjamin, the final Thylacine died, but I wish instead it had been you.
A noble animal is now extinct, meanwhile 6 billion humans thrive.
When I see the seething mess of humanity, I really wish the Thylacine was still alive.

Text & Music: Andy Martin © 2022.

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