Biter Or Worse

Pointed fingers,
Sharpened tongues,
Now become us
But fail to cause harm.

I laugh to know that they think anything
Other than the pale serration
Of my teeth could cleave the living flesh
From your bones.

As if their bitter words could
Bite you like I do.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Aderounmu Avatar
July 14, 2012 at 7:04 AM
Yea Annie, sharpened tongue commits so many wrongs. Cheers.
St.Cross Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 6:45 PM
‡ This Is Both Erotic & Powerful * Awww, But What Is This Flesh That Burns ? * Sharpened Tongues Hold No Taste, Yet Love Which Soars Shall Find Its Place * Beautiful Annie, Luv, Rachel ‡
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