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Lack of love

She catches my attention as she walks in the room 
it's something in her eyes that burns a fire so rare 
the flame declares to be noticed  

there's something she hasn't gotten enough of 
as she pours her heart out to a boy her sex and mouth

◄ Tell me everything

Open up we can share the mess ►

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