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DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

is that really the time
please forgive me I’d love to
I’m sorry but as
you can see I’m not ready
my face and my hair
there is so much to do

Politely her guest yawns.
He has come, after all, too soon.

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Unknown's avatarAuthor James LindesayPosted on 27th Jun 2020

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