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Like a Wave

By shoebox

Wed, 14 May 2008
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You’re young and fresh
Like sprouts in a greenhouse
Your skin is smooth,
Someone’s work of art
Your tongue and sweet breath
Bring me back for more
I’m like a wave
Madly
Rushing to your shore.

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