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In the Mouth of Desire

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Written July 2, 2025
For: Pick-A-Title, Vol 53 - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh

In the mouth of desire
your words drip fire,
enticing me to the pyre
of a singular quagmire
where you are the supplier
of this drug called love.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/2/2025 12:07:00 PM

What a creative write you have here. Few words with much said. Great Picture... "Good Luck" We both did this contest. Have a fun day writing away..........

Chetta Achara
Date: 7/2/2025 12:25:00 PM

Thank you. Short poetry seems to be my Forte. I enjoyed your entry. "Our sweat had sweat." I think most of us can appreciate that on the Hot July days.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/2/2025 12:07:00 PM

ooh la la this is very good ! It sizzles

Chetta Achara
Date: 7/2/2025 12:23:00 PM

Thank you.