11 Seconds At Kincaid's by Guy Agena

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11 Seconds At Kincaid's

Published by GUY AGENA | Sunday, June 20, 2010 6:31 PM

To friends that pop your unworthy imaginings: Thanks a lot - may my blanket too, be someday wet for you.

Adrift in the breath
after "Would you like..."
Bill needle drags me

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