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I once met a warrior, far out at sea where the waves leapt high & the currents ran deep suspended in a bubble, sipping her tea drifting through coral, she winked at me. I thought I was drowning, in fact, I was sure till I was offered a cup, of liquid azure "What the hell is this?" I asked, "What the fuck?" "Self-awareness," she said, "Metaphorical meditation, all in a cup. " so I swam to sit beside her, and to partake of this tea. And I drank & I drank, till the warrior was me. Hannah
WARRIOR & TEA
My lord, his heart was soft like cotton, And yet, his luck in love was rotten. Loved me, a lad, sired misbegotten. Mine eyes bronze-bright, he was besotten. Alas, for shame, we were both bottoms. my lord's lover N. J.
It's crystal clear I hope you can hear That I am here To be your dear It's time to stop dreaming And time to start living. crystal clear Zuby
Between two plush buns Chew it Swallow it It burns my throat Like salacious hot sauce. ...that was a fantastic hot dog bun Giang
we met to the beat of florence's king while writhing salaciously in the backseat of your brother's grab car drunk on high spirits while your sober brother sighed and tried not to judge my off-key voice and your hand on my thigh we were the rulers that daytime of shared rides and sinful rites planning our dominion a second time round. you slither back again to me annaonni
The joy one feels from removing a mask, after a hard long day in the office. Cats, particularly big, floofy ones that look grumpy all the time. That heady feeling after the first big gulp of soju. Closeness, as described in books about friends. Rushing into a relationship, feet first, ready for water. Home, with the fake plant dipping down, straight-bowed, like a careless welcoming. Bubble tea on cheat days. things i love Max Pasakorn
there was once a queen who tried against all odds she fried a couple of fish in a ceramic dish and into the sauce she cried a queen who tried Chow
Arms threaded, Rope bound, Salacious, slutty, seated, shining in psychedelic light. "Smile for the camera, " Blindfolded, legs crossed, Lips parted, ear to ear. Hotel 81 Anonymous
My cat kind of sucks We fight everyday and some times he lets me win. cat fight Ming Yan & Shannon
Pat is a cat that dwells in a hat Far from being sloppy Pat's a chap that loves coffee. Not your cup of tea Anonymous
With every touch of your fingers, All the pain turns to joy All the anguish turns to bliss And my being becomes Salacious Everything is now crystal clear. with every touch Anisa
coffee is cool crystals are cooler but crystal coffee is not real coffee Coffee is cool Anonymous
in the mood for love making moves in our cove next morning with a coffee you taste sweeter than a toffee to audrey Kate
Tarot cards told me that I'll meet my love match soon Could you be the one? tarot cards Anonymous
A latte at rush hour Its leathery foam slithering down the tongue Like lovers from first night a latte Nicole
I used to love you recklessly a warrior sending his heart to war. If you want, you can have a piece, but leave the remains at my door. I'd fight, with every beat to be sent like grenades over your walls, in these foggy streets alone. And if I shall fail, remember what I said; Don't forget me darling, not all warriors come home. a warrior's fight Shan
Santa Claus went down the chimney Navigating with his hiney When he emerged he realised his booty Was all sooty! He used a cloth to clean his derriere, Proudly sticking his nose in the air. He started to recite: "To avoid a sooty booty, Wear a nappy and your booty will be happy." sooty booty Fiona
It's raining rainbows on Halloween! Can you spot the drag queens? Red, yellow, pink and green, Their rainbow glitter makes the streets all sparkly. Who is scared of a ghost When all around are rainbows? Blue, purple, orange and black, Who has ever seen a scene like that? Rainbow halloween Wong Pei Si
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