Immediate gratification
was deliciousness on two legs
Said all the right things to me
then cleaned my bank account
I pray to me now
Ignore his calls
Take lovers
Drink Tej*
Feast
*Tej is an Ethiopian honey wine.
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I am truly appreciative that you read this, my first poem for the Vocal Breakup Nonet Challenge! I put a great deal of effort and time into it, so that means a great deal to me. You are more than welcome to read more of my work below.
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Comments (8)
I learned a new word! Thank you!
I want to try Tej now. And this poem resonated with the shell of a memory of an old me. A begging conversation that was had out loud so many times. I finally listened. And like I said on your other poem: Life since: Sweet. Indeed.
YES. Gold.
Awesome piece
Oh wow, I've never heard of Tej before and I would loved to try it! Your Nonet was awesomeeee!
Oh, hell yeah! This is fabulous. I had a yummy grin at the beginning a d a "you go, girl" at the end.
Wonderful. That wine sounds awesome, too! 💕🥰👋
Creative.