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Salt stains

Could Have

By Ariana GonBonPublished about a year ago 1 min read

I would have stayed to prevent your cries

soaking my shirt for your wailing

Salt stains on my heartless skin

Reveal my weakness in

My favorite laugh

No longer mine

Removing

Myself

Now

heartbreak

About the Creator

Ariana GonBon

29yo bi Xicana. There's always more to write about, in more interesting ways than white men.

Instagram: @arte.con.ariana

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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