naked

– Garima Sane

and there I lay
on the ground, bare
nowhere to hide
naked masquerade:
for all to see
thus none to know

and there she stood
covered in glitter
all shiny and pretty
vivacious upturned lips
her nudity, only
for my knowing eyes.

her painted nails:
scratches on skin
my biting words:
covering her giggles.
her hand in mine:
soft and firm;
my hand in hers:
soft and firm.

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