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Request of a Lady

Touch

and upon touching,

let a wanton look

dress your skin,

pressing its wants-

as in a gentle grip-

shaping my tongue,

to press tales

of soft request,

and taste the very giving

response of that same skin,

adorned and- to touch

its naked candour.

 

words and foto Tommy Carroll

◄ Her wet truth

On stolen sheets ►

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jane wilcock

Sun 24th May 2015 16:48

a perfectly judged moment.

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