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We, The Lemon Tiger

February 18, 2013
By Mad_Is_On GOLD, Brooklyn, New York
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The tiger of "we"
Lemon eyes in the stainer
Of ourselves.

Squirts bitter feelings
Of all the "could've,
Why nots."

Dirt teeth,
Granite rocks,
Preparing you for a self-inquiry feast.

We are our own first step,
Last level, greatest fear, sour length,
The tiger of "we."

© Xiao H., Naperville, IL

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