"Last night I had rinsed out my sari……" — Lucy Irvine

Last night I had rinsed out my sari strip and briefs in… - Lucy Irvine

"Last night I had rinsed out my sari strip and briefs in the sea. I walked down naked to where they hung in the branches of the silvery leafed tree beside the creek. Underneath the lazy sensuality of a luxurious stretch from toes to nose I felt the strong unequivocal demand of my blood. I hugged myself for a moment watching the grey light yield to dawn through half-closed eyes."

— Lucy Irvine

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