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Lilitu's Lament

Tussel for power trained her tongue to sharpen Tact resistant throat bellowed careless scorn Potential friends' impressions began to darken Sharpness of wasabi, harsh memories injected Frontal lobe numbed, chased non existant dawn Self image slashed, frayed fragments protected Overpowering was triumph, in her odd summation Trampling perspective romance, before it was born Aggression shrugged on, hard armor of domination Swooping on prey with strident screech, hook talons Flashing vengeance at every turn, a bandied sword Combating stance slices hearts in half, no challenge Her hurtful words were weapons, feelings' neglect Evil clenched a crusted clump, grew gross, ignored Repugnant bulge, cancerous cruel crept unchecked Charm which lured folks religiously, flung them ruthless Ice in vicious veins fed malicious mouth, a habit abhorred Path obscured by pain unresolved, killed kind maneuvers 15th September ... For Ace.....

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Date: 9/15/2020 9:30:00 AM
I'm so glad that I stopped by to read some of your works - my goodness you are a very accomplished wordsmith. You must try writing some lyrics. I can sense that your style and rhythm and capability to relate your stories are aching to be heard sung. If you don't play music yourself, find a musician and GO FOR IT kid.
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Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/15/2020 4:20:00 PM
Mmmwa!! - cheers, dear!!!

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