Slow Down, Dry Out 26/01/23

Jan 30, 2023

1 min read

Dry Skin

My face shatters,

split a damaged mirror,

a desecration of desiccation,

tears sizzle on warm skin.

Good Company

Small tables,

large company,

smiles and chat.

Sunlight

the quiet paint of light,

lying across your desk,

today greets you wherever you are.

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