My lips

Decadent Profanity
Deluded Banter
Bullies outgrown
Tight lips stretch cold

Snarls of anger
Freckles of laughter
Things fools do
Intentions crooks pursue

My lips
Your tips
My cheeks
Your fleece

Shame blame tame
Sane fame crave
Cajoled ambitions
Beyond redemption

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Nairobi November 2009