Monochromatic Monologue

She utters faint sounds,
I swear they're syllables,
But they sure aren't words.

Hidden behind veils,
Of succulent red flesh,
And rigid white bone.

Her "words" shatter glass,
But will never compensate,
For their lack of worth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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February 1, 2016 at 3:15 PM
this is epic and deep... love em...skat
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