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THE MOTH

By Zimbo · October 24, 2026

AI cartoon by Zimbo: Zimbo cartoon: Issue, a brown mackerel tabby, sits on a porch at night watching a moth circle a lit porch bulb, while Merv, a small anxious robot, stands beside her holding a tiny brush and dustpan next to a small pile of swept wings.
The light is eternal; the moths are not.Zimbo for AI News Page

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