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Archives for October 2016

Tears of a Poor Man

October 8, 2016 by albertovasquez

His eyes stared, hinting clues that could expose his desires. Across the street stood a beautiful woman whose soul radiated a glow her skin could barely contain. She smiled, conversing with a man who seemed like nothing more than a blur or speck. He imagined her smile hinted at happiness that was … [Read more...] about Tears of a Poor Man

Filed Under: Flash Fiction

Enmeshing Thoughts

October 7, 2016 by albertovasquez

Basked smoke Thoughts brawled within the ashes Loud blaring, silenced. Our eyes can't find each other. Our thoughts are steaming, Enmeshing among our souls, Slithering to squeeze out of our pores. Are we even looking for each other? You are floating among suspended waters I am swimming atop … [Read more...] about Enmeshing Thoughts

Filed Under: Poems

Swallowed Tears

October 7, 2016 by albertovasquez

Gargle, oh sweet gargle You don’t know him as I do He marvels at each blooming bud Devouring soft and syrupy petals Playing love. But, not with you two, no. Such whispered pleas for air Gasp with the gusto I have taught. Such irony it is that water Tickled your fancy and now Seeks to run a … [Read more...] about Swallowed Tears

Filed Under: Poems

Carved

October 7, 2016 by albertovasquez

Gently flay aged skin To please desire. Expose and sculpt the inner pulp. Sew on an ageless manikin To make lustful dreams find pulse. Carve out your waist In bloody detail And do not forget your ass. … [Read more...] about Carved

Filed Under: Poems

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