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May 3, 2018
The expansion of drunken water
Against hips
Wading in weight
The slopes of lovers' handles
Folded into waistbands
Ribs
Licked until tongue meets bone
No more
For bellies can not spill over edges
And buttons must be clasped
To be accepted by a one way mirror
© Raymond G., Phoenix, AZ
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