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BLEACHED BIRTH

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I was born in a toothpaste tube

squeezed from all sides

suctioned out

an afterbirth of talent pooled

which wrapped around me

 as it cooled.

Watch me now as I squint and squirm

this wriggly squiggly restless worm.

◄ YOURS WAS THE FACE

THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP ►

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raypool

Thu 14th Jul 2016 20:04

Thanks Martin - a wild idea and I'm pleased it was picked up on. A moment of madness really.

Thanks Stu: Glad it appealed. A bit barmy.

Cheers David. I like your analysis, it's nice to be looked into ! Not sure if afterbirth of talent is a compliment or just a mess but then you know me.

Ray

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Stu Buck

Wed 13th Jul 2016 23:29

this is fab ray. just fab. funny and a bit odd and dark and all sorts. brilliant.

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Martin Elder

Wed 13th Jul 2016 22:55

Very clever Ray. 'An afterbirth of talent' Nice one

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