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oliviacolomar

Published: May 6, 2016

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the sound of clanking metal
on the roof of your mouth
as your tongue touches behind your teeth,
you are an underdramatic electric being.

formulated responses
"i'm sorry
i can't help you with that"

an inhuman, a mirage of sorts-
so unbelieveably cold.
i can't help but wonder if, under your skin...
is there really blood?

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moonlit-daydream

Jun 3, 2016

That is the most creative way I've ever known someone to call another a robot.
I've had people describe me as a robot.
I would have been thoroughly impressed had they come up with something
a fraction as creative as "you are an underdramatic electric being."

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