Temple

my body a temple
the holder of my heart
you hunger for one
and starve the other
a treasure I offered
a coffer for all
you consume till you're full
and push back from the rest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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June 10, 2010 at 11:31 AM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this afternoon J B. Wishing you another day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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