To a Lover

Xanthous vipers crumble and
Copulate on pallid bursts
Of violent ash and vapid sand
Drunken blows to swollen bones
Macabre and salty, bitter and grand

While wolven maws abuse brash lips
Gluttonous passion
Simmers on pendulum hips

Thrashing crests of poignant skin
Fevered, gasping, blissful sin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Pratap Avatar
August 25, 2013 at 10:45 PM
a fitting reaction..
Mohammed Avatar
August 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM
This was an excellent write Chelsea. Loved it!
Tacito Avatar
August 9, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Your word flow is impeccable, Chelsea. This is quite the flaring message to the "lover" in this piece. Excellent!
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