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The Tongue

Twisted by sea shells on a sea shore
If smitten, she'll lick lips with haste
She'll savour the flavour and beckon for more
She's a muscle who lives for the taste

Mother of language, mistress of drool
Though nerves can make her too dry
If she's tied by your words, you'll look like a fool
If she's forked, you're likely to lie

Hold her, bite her if she's feeling too sharp
And inclined to lash out and hurt
Put her in your cheek and she'll play her part
If a wry point you wish to assert

Silver when ready to win a gold chance
If smitten, she'll lick lips with haste
There to assist in affairs of romance
She's a muscle of flair and fine taste
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Merryman Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 1:19 PM
I love hope you described the tongue! Fresh and creative! Congrats, David! Blessings!
Merryman Avatar
August 12, 2016 at 1:19 PM
Hope should be how.
A  Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 12:48 AM
David :) Congrats on your awesome win. Stop by my latest blog "Little Me - Guess Who" and celebrate your win. Forever and Ever **SKAT**
Lindsay Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Thanks Skat. Will do :)
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