Oh how they pray

Mahogany Smiles
Nov 12, 2025
1 min read

To prey on my flesh

Enticed by a body

I am not moved

Their words baby skin smooth

Still I

Choose not to follow my eyes

I've craved

A spirit to discover my mind

I am not convinced

By the promises of rubs and licks

Still I

Am selfish with my minutes

Each hour I am further into myself

Than anyone could ever be

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