200th episode
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A short take marking our 200th episode
Script by Howard Rambsy II
Read by Kassandra Timm
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becoming softer after every compromise
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Wow well done. It just makes me wonder why I let my fiance go dancing without me the other night lol. Your words create a nearly perfect image of a sultry night on the dance floor. Thank you for sharing.
Just like the woman described, this poem has got it going on! Beautifully written. I wish I had the words to describe how much I enjoyed it (and the lovely background drawing too).
you just made a sista want to go dancing...masterfully written
ReplyDeleteWow well done. It just makes me wonder why I let my fiance go dancing without me the other night lol. Your words create a nearly perfect image of a sultry night on the dance floor. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is purely amazing! The language is so eloquent and so engaging and the piece itself... flawless.
ReplyDeleteWhew, I am breathless. Wonderfully seductive!
ReplyDeletebreath taking words,
ReplyDeletethe image is hot and cool,
lovely post!
Pure magic, and breathtaking!! I love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteJust like the woman described, this poem has got it going on! Beautifully written. I wish I had the words to describe how much I enjoyed it (and the lovely background drawing too).
ReplyDeleteWonderfully written poem...definitely hot!
ReplyDeletebeautiful poem, thank for sharing it is definitely one of my favorite:P
ReplyDeleteBeauty in words...I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt flows so well.....
Wonderful writing! Mesmerizing, hypnotic, sensual - and the last two lines are perfection.
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