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Tentacle Tresses

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In her hair:
a thousand things
I could never put to words,
the desperation
of her leaving
tied 'round the ribbons
woven with each braid.

At night,
I wrap the locks
between my fingers,
imagining she'll stay.

Pretending her soul
doesn't belong
to the changing tides.
:iconglory-be-project: Day this month is filled with mermaids.

:iconnapowrimo: Day 20

April 20th, 2013
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Hello! Just a note to let you know that I've featured this piece in my journal :)