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salt and sugar

i wish you still called me pretty

By Helen AlarconPublished 2 years ago 1 min read

I turn off the light

And I let you taint my skin

But in the dark

Anyone can mistake salt for sugar.

- do i taste as sweet as i perceived my love for you to be?

(5/31/24)

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Helen Alarcon

16 years old

I write occasionally

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