Self Cook

Sun burns
Skin turns 

Red raw
And sore

Next curse
Much worse

Shaking
Sweating

Twitching
Itching

Scratching
Whinging

Dying
Crying

Peeling
Spreading

Heat stroke
No joke

Best thing
Having

Sun cream
Regime

Fake tan
Safe plan

Self cook
Bad look.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Well-done, Emilia!! Pun intended, of course. ~ Gershon
James Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Thank you Gershon and pun appreciated. Emilia : )
Gondolf Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nice footle, Emilia, I've never tried this form. Hugs, John
James Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thank you John. I enjoy this form. Hope you get to try one. Emilia : )
Dutta Avatar
June 25, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Good. Enjoyed. Congratulations and Blessings
James Avatar
June 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Thank you Anisha : )
Kendrick Avatar
June 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K
James Avatar
June 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Thank you Sara. Emilia : )
Dietrich Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Fun set. Congrats
James Avatar
June 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Thank you Andrea. Is a bit too hot here atm.
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