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mother: a limerick.

mother. We would fight with each other When she made me feel smothered But now I am grown With kids of my own And I have turned into my mother. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! Mind and Life … Continue reading

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weekly perk. #15

Ladies, never underestimate the power of the right bra. [Gents, never underestimate the power of… a woman in the right bra…] This may be the most appropriate weekly perk ever… The Mission. I had been avoiding the unavoidable shopping escapade … Continue reading

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fiction friday 24: secret admirer. part 2.

Last week I posted an edited version of secret admirer, something I originally wrote back in November. The update (part 1) is a bit cleaned up, slightly altered, and has become the start of a longer story. This is part 2 (I recommend … Continue reading

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always.

always. always she searched life’s endless maze for her one love the man to fill her days She worried her cries would scare him away but she was wrong because he heard and quieted her wails and now he is … Continue reading

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annihilation.

annihilation. I tried assimilation But found alienation I must be an abomination Maybe my articulation Warranted no appreciation Now I wait in anticipation Of my own assassination My impending annihilation ©what sandra thinks  Originally written for the a-to-z challenge, but … Continue reading

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beautiful.

eyes in the mirror smile on my face fingers through my hair lovely dress brand new heels just right then you appear your eyes pass over me so quickly you don’t see me but you say you look nice no … Continue reading

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junkie.

junkie. your love is a drug scary and beautiful words charming and wicked lift me to heaven invade every part of my body rushing through my veins like laced heroin I am alive I love the high not just pleasure … Continue reading

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the end. (recap) #atozchallenge

This was my first month-long challenge. I mostly enjoyed it, although I did struggle with a few letters… and wrote my posts at 1 or 2 a.m. because of that. Sometimes I think that’s when I do my best work. But … Continue reading

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