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Elizabeth James

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The future of an illusion

How could I not love Greg?
He's smart, he's funny, he reads
and he's great in bed My heart is his

You have husband in England? Boyfriend?
You come stay few days with me
No Yes No Yes No Thank you
Please ask the driver for a receipt
(Mohd signs his telephone number)
There are lots of Indians in London, right?

It’s impossibly romantic

Standing in line for the elevator
how many angels
today
the 102nd floor is closed

 

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The subway map’s a tangle so I
tap my roots down Broadway
back to the Village

kiss the blister of the Lonesome Traveller

When we took Jack in off the street
we didn’t know she was pregnant

I have nothing to declare but my accent
You’re Scandinavian, right?

How long have you known N----?
And do you agree to divorce yourself
from all the other wo/men in the world?
                       Y

Religious Sex


naked

feel

you feel

don’t you

don’t

don’t you feel naked

without a ring

Don’t marry him
if he won’t give you oral pleasure
it’s a sign he doesn’t give a shit

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