Pin-Up

James GabrielAugust 20, 2018

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Pin-Up

written by: James Gabriel

@James_Gabriel1

Connie laid
her head
on the sink
letting the water

run through her
hair
a small bead
of moisture

tickling
the
back
of her neck

Brunette to Blonde
a stocking line
of dye runs
down her spine

She will show them.
She is more than just
a lovely torso.

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, California. James Gabriel is new to poetry. Inspired by the small moments in life that add up to who we are as people.

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