Immediate gratification
was deliciousness on two legs
Said all the right things to me
then cleaned my bank account
I pray to me now
Ignore his calls
Take lovers
Drink Tej*
Feast
*Tej is an Ethiopian honey wine.
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I am truly appreciative that you read this, my first poem for the Vocal Breakup Nonet Challenge! I put a great deal of effort and time into it, so that means a great deal to me. You are more than welcome to read more of my work below.
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The Dani Writer
Explores words to create worlds with poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. Writes content that permeates then revises and edits the heck out of it. Interests: Freelance, consultations, networking, rulebook-ripping.
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