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SEXUAL UNION

The express delivery  of  sexual fluids

(an action thought sublime

by the ancient druids),

worshipped for the giving of life

and responsible for the seeds of strife.

 

Is this what the fuss is all about

as we squirm and mount

twist and shout?

 

It does seem somewhat like a dream

to build up such a head of steam

when on the plateau we reach for sleep

after tha...

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