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Hidden By Another Skin: The Unexpected Use of An Orange

A curled-dry orange peel, all that stands against gray dark lips of gaping hole, whose eye can steal your form, or lift your full bankroll. A curled-dry orange peel, hanging pith on the cliff- edge ridge of my laptop, now camera obscura made of a lunchtime prop. A curled-dry orange peel, braver shield than post-it, organic digestive, space between aperture hints at curves, suggestive. A curled-dry orange peel, modesty's upholder, bulwark of hair carefree; hunger's leftover coat might have been potpourri.

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Date: 3/1/2024 6:42:00 PM
Dear Jaymee, congratulations for your win in Emile's contest with your exceptional poem. I especially loved the imagery of "hunger's leftover coat" -wow! Your last two lines provide a grand finale! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 3/1/2024 9:05:00 AM
Fascinating and unique! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 3/1/2024 8:49:00 AM
Brilliant Jaymee...what an intriguing and unique poem. Congratulations! :)
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Date: 3/1/2024 7:45:00 AM
Congratulations Jaymee! Your interesting, unusual poem, "Hidden By Another Skin: The Unexpected Use of An Orange," has placed "Third" in my contest. Your poem stood out with your superb use of metaphors and imagery. Very well done my friend, Emile.
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Date: 3/1/2024 1:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with your poetic observational prowess - I feel the orange peel could take over the world. It's been everywhere, knows two sides of the story yet never reveals... Bravo orange peel for never abusing your position of trust (please pass on my regards)
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Date: 3/1/2024 5:02:00 AM
You cannot pop in here and write a comment that is more poignant than the poem itself, friend. Stop showing off :D
Date: 2/29/2024 9:27:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A nice poem.
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