By agora
Actors Fine thin petals fall From you. You carry Flowers and razors In your mouth. At times Your open fingers Cut along my spine At times they simper Limpid songs. I play A mendicant I Hold your hand I hurt A hundred hurts. You Kindle me. I burn And fine soft ashes Fall from you. . . . . Written November 11th, 2001 © on Nov 11 2001 07:05 AM PST 0 • 8
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"Actors..."
Author:agora
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"Actors..." by agora
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