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Farther Than Daddy Thinks

It's tough when father's head is cracked open.
Mother says, "You and I were chosen."
Secrets spill out like a spritzing soda.
My head is warm with that smoldering odor.

Tranquilized but refusing to sleep.
Father jabs the needle deep.
Her images inspire me.
Father races but cannot flee.

Mother stretches far and wide.
Wherever he is, he cannot hide.
I worship a goddess in golden slippers.
"Daddy doesn't understand ... telepathy," she whispers.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Quigley Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 6:59 PM
Whole movies have been written on less.
Arnone Avatar
July 23, 2016 at 7:47 PM
An ancient and belated thank you!
A   Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 12:03 PM
WOW, what a head buster... WOW!!! LINDA
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July 23, 2016 at 7:48 PM
Now you can listen to the audio!
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