Kendall A. Bell - Poet, Curmudgeon.

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the perfect stolen girl

it could be the lips
in what seem like a permanently pursed position
that draw me in when I should be paying more attention
to more thoughtful matters

it's easy to notice
how simple sweaters can make someone adorable

her skin somehow looks soft and smooth
even in the year's coldest months

start to think of any way possible
to steal a touch
satisfy a curiosity
or a long standing desire

think of vows
then shut it all off
try to control your breathing
when it's just a mere separation of inches

she's not the kind to do such a thing
blinded by devotion for a fool

it will be a slow torture
as the months go by
sharing small spaces
and letting your mind create the perfect moment
the perfect taste
the perfect crescendo


 

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