Switch

Shy away; girl at play

electric candle light doesn't flicker

you could only turn it off

but then girl, you'll be dark

stuck in mist that is your trouble:

thoughts of love and seeking double

One that's here to stay and watch

and another for you to use and toss

Shy away; girl at play

electric candle light doesn't flicker

you could only switch it off

but when the light comes back and blisters

Of the heat that steams off the floor;

dirty underwear builds in corners

stained with both felt good wrongs

Choose a mister wicked sister

'less they both switch you off...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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September 15, 2010 at 11:28 AM
or we switch ourselves off? sigh.......Light & Love
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September 13, 2010 at 8:37 PM
oi! wow! to this one, Jessica.. woe! enjoyed the throbing of the switch,..p.d.
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