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My Iron Lung, My Iron Love

Descending down the spiral steps to hell; Acquiesced charcoal in phosphorous glow. As if enchained by an enchantress’ spell; Into the flames do I merrily go: Endeared, the Master speaks ill of my worth Before softened lips move closer t’wards I; Lavender fragrance plumes lavishly forth - My lungs become gills…her perfume is dry. And as my squalid breath cries out for more Some might proclaim of me that they’re aghast - But does the ocean reach for sandy shore? Such is the case. As such: My love is vast. Thus, to the woman who still takes my breath - My love will hold for you…until I’m held by death.
(I miss you) --- 1/29/2017

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Date: 2/18/2017 11:20:00 AM
Powerful. Congratulations on your win Phillip! :-)
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Date: 2/14/2017 7:49:00 PM
Wow, great poem. Congrats on your win, Phillip.
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Date: 2/11/2017 1:25:00 PM
wowsers...so intense Phillip- my kind of poem :) thank you and congrats :)-luloo
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Date: 1/29/2017 8:00:00 AM
Touching write, Phillip. Nice to see you posting:)
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Date: 1/29/2017 6:09:00 AM
For me this is one of your strongest sonnets ever!!! I hear you. And I listen, only I am not the one you want to hear your words. In any case: let's set a date for positivity? We can do it!
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