thirst is water

i’m telling you it’s not pain
just the embrace of a very strong god
one with an unshaven cheek that scratches when he kisses you

Grandmother, by Valzhyna Mort

Hat tip: Andrew Shields’ daily poem project.

2 Comments

  1. helenl said,

    April 28, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    ooooooooooooo nice.

  2. verylikeawhale said,

    April 28, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    something, isn’t it!

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