Ha ha, I know the feeling, Bill. Occasionally, apple peel too.
Andrew
On 27 December 2012 08:13, Bill Wootton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> The unappeased tongue.
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> Searching out that stuck morsel,
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> In the lower deck
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> Worrying it,
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> Flicking, dabbing,
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> Saliva slashing.
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> Pushing, prodding,
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> Licking, probing,
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> Seeking purchase,
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> Seeking indication of
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> Wedged out movement.
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> There it is!
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> Sliding away so easily
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> and now emerging,
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> on index finger,
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> the smallest white coconut shred,
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> a muesli entrail.
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> But no time for celebration.
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> It’s off again,
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> The tongue,
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> In search of new quarry.
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> Bill Wootton
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> 25.12.12
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Andrew
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