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Honey Tongues

Onion tears fall on deaf ears
Reflex pain and slurring names 
And blurry shame 
And tainted game 
With honey coated tongues 
Down acid stained mouths
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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January 23, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Oh, this is good. Evocative bite. xomo
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