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Warm water
Swallow me whole 
Up to my neck 
Slide over my lips
And puddle into my ears 
Close my eyes
The water climbs up to my brow
Pull the plug
The heat recedes 
Watch the bubbles sucked down 
The drain hole 
The water streams 
My body steams
I'm still not clean

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 1/8/2018 1:30:00 PM
Impactful and great relatable imagery.
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Date: 12/31/2017 11:38:00 AM
Wow--I like it.
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Date: 12/23/2017 11:18:00 AM
man we freaking love your style ...
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