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Churned Out of Chaste

Tasked to continue smooth function of cult compound Sixteen svelte helpers of mindless vibrant physiche Hurl their determination found in daily frequency Milking cows, picking fruit, darning gowns Draped swathes of cotton smother love worthy curves Bunches clutched in fervent fists denote proactive Chores suppress boredom, hours fast elapsing Hushed among bustle, humbly built church Rhythmic teat pinching hands press in prayer's commit Wrists sturdy obedient, cream transform churning Hundred shelled peas, obligated with urgency Bound by scripture, called upon to submit Duty is God's Will, blessed purpose supports hordes Beauty unrecognised hair spun buns traditional Released flaxen waterfall for richeous ritual Sacramental fodder, holiest of whores Chosen childless worship circle of dedicated wombs Esteem rodeo results in offspring from Minister Fallen garland bruised petalled begins her Observance unto sermons emtombed 31st December Cursed Yearning

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Date: 1/9/2021 10:06:00 PM
Wow, Sigrid. Mind blowing, powerful imagery. Best to you in 2021. ~Eric
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Date: 1/1/2021 2:55:00 AM
Brilliant Sigrid got to be your best, for depth and displacement of words, blown away here, great one to wake up to on New Year’s Day, cheers David
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Sigrid Ermine
Date: 1/1/2021 2:32:00 PM
Happy 2021,David.! Thanks for stopping in, - I appreciate your time reading my sometimes difficult poems. Cheers, dear Wonderful Poet.
Date: 12/31/2020 4:27:00 AM
"Sacramental fodder, holiest of whores" Beautifully done, Sigrid. I can read the cognitive dissonance in each line, tearing our souls apart.
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Sigrid Ermine
Date: 1/1/2021 2:37:00 PM
That's so dear of you, David.... Glad it gets a message across, through a collage of images. Hoping 2021 is a continuing productive one for you.

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