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Posted on March 9, 2014 by johnmannpoems
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The Body

He celebrates the birth of touch.
Each leg, each arm has a name.
Trails lead across the chest.
Hands are antennae, always seeking.
Lips can swell with passion.
The throat vibrates and voice
will come. Put your fingers there.
Watch the moon for original light.

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  1. Steve Leek's avatar
    Steve Leek
    March 10, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Good one! Poem and body are one here.

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    • johnmannpoems's avatar
      johnmannpoems
      March 10, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks, Steve!

      Sent from my iPhone

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