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Ghost Peppers
They call them
ghost peppers
because the minute
the capsaicin
touches the tongue
it kindles
then explodes
like a firecracker
making it numb
the death
of your taste buds
will make you cry
until you are
only able to see
apparitions of yourself
wondering why
© Donna J. Sanders
Excerpt from the book “Devour Me”
About the Author
Donna is a freelance writer and blogger in West Palm Beach, FL. She is the author of Ataraxia – a poetry collection about the struggles we face, the state of the world and how to see beauty in the simplest things, and Cardboard Signs – poems to bring awareness about homelessness, mental illness, self-esteem and the injustices many face and Devour Me – a savory collection of food poetry.
Visit Donna’s Author Page At: www.ctupublishinggroup.com/donna-j.-sanders.htm
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