Slept

I never forget the caves
within men.
The distant echoes
of their once giant voices.
Swallowed
and vomited back.
To strike you gently
in 
the face.

It's cold in here
hidden from the sun
but watching it
outline
the cave mouth.
I can't taste
the warm.

It's too dark to sleep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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December 27, 2010 at 1:07 AM
epiiiiiiiic!
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