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Silk

Wrap myself
in a clean silk scarf
so perfect it makes me numb

a simple scratch
can kill a rose

wrap me tighter
it mustn't slip
must not feel the cold

knot it tight
and go away
before it all explodes

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On Thursday May 11th, 2006, evolve (2229) writes:

furls around the mind, then almost slips away from you, this write.. perfect title. well done. welcome to darkpoetry.

On Tuesday April 25th, 2006, Anna Helianthus (1160) writes:

very beautiful. i love little poems like this. "a simple scratch can kill a rose" compact and lovely, welcome to dp.

On Saturday April 22nd, 2006, Grey Lies (230) writes:

sort and deviously sweet.! welcome to DP

On Monday April 24th, 2006, BrokenButterflyWings (31) writes:

thanks =)

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