occidental oriental
.
I've known hern since
her simper
her bassinet
foots from
mine
we spoke no
language
just the
hear mine
cry
call me the loon
for say'n
"mine little remembered
the way
her lips and eyne
together
smiled
goodbye"
*occidental: from the west
oriental: from the east
Copyright © James Peranteau | Year Posted 2024
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