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Remains of the Papaya Tree!

You chew your papaya like you chew her head. Callous and savagely, You take out each seed, like you did of hers. Each seed she sowed in you, you spit out from your soul. You think you can slice away from her life, give her a piece and let her go. Aah but what do you know? She has already killed the biggest seed sown by you. In her womb lies the remains that you spewed! The remains of the Papaya tree you grew...

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Date: 10/9/2010 4:20:00 PM
Very amazing twist in the three lines of your write. Quite metaphorical, Shruti
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