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»butterfly kisses«

by Bartho Geldenhuys, June 13, 2022

when I close my eyes
drifting away is so easy
safe space that I am in
no-one can hurt me
only love projected
waking up with butterfly kisses
around my eyes, brows and just everywhere
too fast asleep to feel them
but I know that they are there


Tags: Emotions Hope Love Passion Personal Relationships Romantic Surreal

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