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…I plead for restraint.
My heart breaking
like crumbs of bread
falling away from your
knife
as you
push a layer
of triple cream brie
into my open pores.

Butter
6
1

DHBogucki

Elizabeth Helmich

Elizabeth Helmich

Jul 25, 2017·1 min read

I’ve pushed another layer in. The fourth is the best one to coat the arteries. A known fact.

Hope you enjoy! :)

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Elizabeth Helmich

Holes and a series of rabbits — my debut poetry collection — now available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089RRRGXX/

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