The Skin Cries Out

 A little plant and a little fruit
over the unwashed

The scent of eucalyptus
and the spritz of verbena
to cover the decay

The itch of flesh
in private places
ends with painful satisfaction

Pay the price
with the grit of dead skin
covering an oily layer of desperation

The skin cries out
Move!
Move!
Save yourself and move!

The body says
Did you hear something?

25-March-2024
Tressa Lee Breen

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