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Two Souls

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BeyondJen

Published: Jun 23, 2011

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Chirping of crickets mixed in with moonlight,
notions of idle hands set free on skin soft as twilight.

Doodles under fingertips with a mind of their own,
wanderin' mind follows like the wind traveling home.

A breath, so quick,
delicate and light;
A quiver, so brief,
like the unsteady pace of crickets tonight.

Silence falls between heartbeats set aflame,
after whispers of love speaking my name.

Blanket of two souls mixed in with moonlight,
notions of dreams for these two lovers tonight.

--
6/22/2011

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