a leaf on his mother’s belly and a leaf worn by the shyest shadow
(his stomach a fingerprint on the tongue of an angel
(his body a hand that never opened
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really good
thank you for reading. means the world.
glad i came across your poems. i look forward to reading your work.
this feels a bit sad, but very beautiful
thanks for taking the time!