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Sugar Coated

Shirley Shikanda

I want sour that burns my tongue ,
Spice that sets it aflame,
Bitterness that churns my gut,

Sugar coats everything ,
Makes it palatable ,
Easy to stomach ,
You think,"I could stay longer",

I want intensity stripped bare,
The truth raw and jagged ,
Thoughts left unkempt with their stench,

Say it;
" I want you to leave".

(C) Shirley Shikanda
12/11/2019


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