A drowsy kiss does not show gratitude
with pleasure,
but with scarlet slouches.
this careless gesture invites decay,
without a moment
of cluttered perfection.
this charming substance does not connect.
it is the same as night petals
closing in
glittering voi
ces.
A contest entry
- ,words disappear .words once so clear by Kirs.
725 points, ended December 25, 2008, 21 entries
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Comments
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Stunning
From a bold beginning, to a lilting end. Thank you, very much.

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"this careless gesture invites decay."
whoah...im loving that line..
and for like....5 seconds i thought that the last word in the poem was french or something...and then i realized it was just "voices" seperated..haha.
i feel really stupid...lol
but yeah..
amazing.....

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whaaaat.....
this is crazy...
"this charming substance does not connect"
I'm at a loss for words right now...really....




