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Gems

A flicker of sapphire gems,

A flash of pearls,

The gleaming ivory beckons me near.

 

The smooth touch sings sweet melodies,

softly whispering sweet nothings

as I am overtaken with adornment.

 

The crisp blue shines bright onto ***** skin,

teasing and prodding emotions,

pulling them from deep murky waters.

 

The pearls have disappeared now,

enclosed behind a faux cave,

trapped in darkness.

 

A tear dampens her cheek,

mistaken words had been uttered

with no way of retrieval.

 

All I do, I do for

the glistening of sapphires,

the glint of pearls, and to feel the immaculate ivory.

 

If I besmirch these precious gems,

If I cause them to be tarnished,

why live at all?

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sofia-byrne
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Jun 10, 2013
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