The Gift

He gave her roses as a gift
She fainted after one sniff
It held toxic fumes
Smell like lots of perfumes
That turned her slim body stiff
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Leffanta Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Nothing quite like that grocery-store stockroom scent! Aloha! Rico
Pettit Avatar
January 27, 2021 at 5:07 PM
It sounds like those roses were sprayed with formaldehyde. Enjoyed the write.
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