Monday, January 5, 2009

Surviving Lust

Surviving Lust (A shout out to Josh Bell) 

 

Remember my worst act?

I try to forget it. Hands in pockets.

St. Stephen’s green; statues and moldy fountains.

Tell me where I am, north green or

south, then bike to me

in short shorts—you pen the fancy

lettering on my leg. Your name.

My good hairs stand-up

and tell me we’re alone. Live

thoughts squirm, cranial and worm-like.

Art museum, oil canvas, ard mhusaem. Your hand

on my ass proves you don’t care.

That real things only feel magical.

Remember me as your fingers do

my thigh. I’ll remember you as

the tour guide with a halfsie.

 

 

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