Thirst
Friday fix June 19th: Random first line
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1 min readJun 19, 2020
He hadn’t meant to scare the child,
he merely wanted to consume him.
Innocence, joy, and naivety created
a delectable ensemble of flavors.
Adults tasted like the lives they
once lived, bitter and acrid.
Now he only craved sweetness.
The neighborhood had many children.
The feast had only just begun.
