The Hoe

She eats the soil
cuts all worms under
bruises her breasts
with broken teeth she goes back
but no pat on her back
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 1:56 PM
...so excited forgot to hit that number xomo
Ochwo-Oburu Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Fine.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 1:55 PM
Sharp!! A 7 for this potent little poem.
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February 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM
I love your encouragement, dear Maureen!
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