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Beauty Fleeting
Smiling into the camera lens
Their curves caught in the light
I’m sure they had their love affairs
Days both happy and bright
Let us pause to keep in mind
Their lights are no longer here
They paid their debts to time and age
Their loves all disappeared
They're bones now deep within the earth
Or ashes in an urn
So, when it’s time for fucking
Be sure to take your turn
Since beauty is so fleeting
And should certainly be enjoyed
Let’s burn our lights bright tonight
And capture with a Polaroid
Their curves caught in the light
I’m sure they had their love affairs
Days both happy and bright
Let us pause to keep in mind
Their lights are no longer here
They paid their debts to time and age
Their loves all disappeared
They're bones now deep within the earth
Or ashes in an urn
So, when it’s time for fucking
Be sure to take your turn
Since beauty is so fleeting
And should certainly be enjoyed
Let’s burn our lights bright tonight
And capture with a Polaroid
Published 3rd Jan 2021
Author's Note
This old photo says we have not time to waste.
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3rd Jan 2021 6:04pm
Would have been a daring pose for those days, clearly not accustomed to topless sunbathing. I can imagine it as a defiant 'get yer jugs out'.
5th Jan 2021 6:53pm
