Tan Polka Dots On Peach

skin tones
but not the pretty ones

flesh in a color
flesh of a fruit

tan polka dots on peach
grandma hands
and now they are mine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hawkins Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 10:39 PM
And mine.....
Krutsinger Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 4:51 PM
It takes some getting used to
Hankins Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 7:53 PM
Yep, I remember looking at old folks hands and wondering about those spots. Now, I have plenty of my own.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 4, 2021 at 4:52 PM
Me too for sure!
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