Who fathoms
that a sign with that warning
can't be for the wood pile it's on
if it can't be seen till you're at it,
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Reminds me a bit of the sign: Abandon all hope, ye who enter. Wonderful writing, Douglas. I hope to see more along these lines
Yes it seems a sign saying 'Don't Approach' would be more suitable. I'm not familiar with Heart of Darkness, but the poem it inspired is undeniably poignant and intelligent