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October 19, 2013
By CookieMonster24 PLATINUM, Delhi, Other
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She went out
in my skin –
again.
She slithers in
so shamelessly
between my sheets,
leaving it
in a dirty heap
by the foot
of my bed.

© Zack M., Monroeville, OH

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KarmaBites GOLD said...
on Mar. 28 2014 at 4:45 pm
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Wow! How unique! 5/5!
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Creepy in a good way......well done!
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I love how brief and descriptive this is.
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Great job cookie! i like this line " she slithers in so shamelessy" great word choice and imagery. :3 it is errie but only makes it better so good job and congrats chica.
CookieMonster24 PLATINUM said...
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Thanks so much. :)
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An eerie poem with a contorted but exquisite metaphor. Great title choice. Cookie, congrats on the Editors' Choice.