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Sunken red sofas. MAG

January 29, 2013
By GlennCocoa GOLD, Mill Spring, North Carolina
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"Sometimes what sets you apart can feel like a burden. But it's not. A lot of the time, it's what makes you great." -Emma Stone

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“Touch me more.”
To be frank, my dear, until
we play out
our
unrehearsed teenage indiscretions
upon your ugly red couch,
I'll touch you
no more than it takes
to feel the tingle
from the electric fence
anchored in
your
chest.

© Ariel L., Bethesda, MD

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"Commitment issues." Right.
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Mckay ELITE said...
on Jun. 10 2013 at 2:22 pm
Mckay ELITE, Somewhere, Virginia
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Ahhhh, teenage lust. And the old "commitment issues". I love this poem. In fact, I'm in love with you poetry right now. I love the image of the old red couch; so teen of teens. That doesn't make sense I know. But only teens are willing to make love on an old red couch. 
Bookish SILVER said...
on Feb. 3 2013 at 5:19 pm
Bookish SILVER, Mustang, Oklahoma
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I adore the simplicity of this poem. It uses few words yet has such eloquence and sensory power. Keep up the good worl!