_____ by Rebecca Strait

She spoke softly to me
whispered in my ear,
"the seed is succulent
suck it
nurture it
so that it can give birth
to new life."
So I tried, at first, but then
was afraid,
embarrassed at the thought
of my virgin lips
pressed close to the center,
and could no longer go on.....

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