Benavidesemil2003
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Joined: January 2022 Last seen: 2 years ago

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A Woman is a Contortionist A woman is a contortionist. Her oppressors, her lovers, her father Her audience. Watch as she bends her body Into whatever shapes you like. Breaking her bones To fit the mold. A woman is a contortionist The two are synonymous. Watch as... – *by Emil Benavides*	40 Views added 2 years ago	Rating
Roadkill I never wanted to die like this. My blood pools from my body, Painting the gravel a bright burgundy. I always thought I would die in my sleep Or something peaceful like that Buried in a field of flowers Wrapped in white linen sheets Okay.... – *by Emil Benavides*	57 Views added 2 years ago	Rating

A woman is a contortionist.
Her oppressors, her lovers, her father
Her audience.
Watch as she bends her body
Into whatever shapes you like.
Breaking her bones
To fit the mold.
A woman is a contortionist
The two are synonymous.
Watch as...

– by Emil Benavides

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added 2 years ago

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Roadkill

I never wanted to die like this.
My blood pools from my body,
Painting the gravel a bright burgundy.
I always thought I would die in my sleep
Or something peaceful like that
Buried in a field of flowers
Wrapped in white linen sheets
Okay....

– by Emil Benavides

57 Views

added 2 years ago

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