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The Same

He swept her off her feet
from the land of the spices,
so she could spice his life.

Years passed;
her oriental richness faded.
He was still cold and unchanging.
He remained the same.

Copyright © Teddy Kimathi | Year Posted 2016

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Sara Chansarkar

September 15, 2016 at 3:34 PM

What a waste of spice on a man with numbed tastebuds:(Its an amusing poem Teddy!

September 16, 2016 at 7:09 AM

Hahahaha....... Thanks Sara!! *^_^*

September 15, 2016 at 2:47 PM

Spiceless man seeks Oriental honey.... Nice, Teddy! ;-)

September 16, 2016 at 7:05 AM

Hehehe. Thanks, Tom!! :-)

September 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM

Congrats on your win Teddy

September 16, 2016 at 6:57 AM

Thank you so much for your applause, Joseph!! :-)

September 15, 2016 at 7:48 AM

Congrats, Teddy. Your poem makes me want to know more of the story. Agnes

September 16, 2016 at 6:48 AM

Hehehe. I'll do my best to make them longer next time.... Thanks Agnes, for your warm applause, and enjoying my piece!! *^_^*

September 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM

Mysterious and intriguing write, Teddy...!

September 15, 2016 at 2:38 AM

Thank you for enjoying it, Laura!!! *^_^*

September 14, 2016 at 3:48 PM

oh how sad Teddy unfortunately over the years this happens in relationships - hope she left to find someone spice up her life!:-) hugs jan xx

September 15, 2016 at 1:57 AM

Hehehe. I hope so too, Jan. Thank you for commenting on my piece!! *^_^*

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