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Amor Eterno

Like mud

drying in the sun

until it's stiff as starch

I kept my eyes

tightly shut

(to keep the monsters out.)

I drank salt and

whispered softly, "I love you,

I love you, "

until it meant nothing -

Until I was struck

dumb as a cookoo clock

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janelle-flora-viser

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Published: Nov 4, 2011
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