“ By the Skin of One’s Teeth “ by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán...

” By the Skin of One’s Teeth “

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán

By the skin of one’s teeth
between you and me
and the birds and the bees
a little bird told me
have two bites at the cherry
once bitten twice shy
in black and white
a blessing in disguise
bolt upright
like someone’s brainchild
while having one’s bread
buttered on both sides
and looking at the bright side ...

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