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boys aren't so pretty once the gloves are discarded

by Vere Mantratriad

I.
I lived inside a bubble
that you popped
with your forked tongue

II.
sleep is meant for
restless
unbridled
stories of
life and love
and other excretions

III.
can’t you find a voice
that doesn’t involve
emoticons? >:#

IV.
fine-crafted
wood between your hands
couldn’t you caress me
without shaving so much off?

V.
you give me discounts
so far long after
I’ve walked out the door

05/25/2006

Author's Note: chewed over (spitting out)

Posted on 05/26/2006
Copyright © 2024 Vere Mantratriad

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Christel Crews on 05/26/06 at 04:00 AM

a very intriguing piece! i want to know the backstory because this piece is so full of history.. very interesting! and well written!!

Posted by Heide McAlister-Bates on 05/28/06 at 05:04 PM

I'm loving this one - each stanza packs a punch. Not sure I get V., though.

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