Babble Babble

In a Town Outside of Las Vegas

Stretch your arms across the dirt

and take a deep breath-

"You know what that smell is?"

Suzanne cracks a smile

and spits watermelon seeds

through her two front teeth.

"That's something we used to know"

She throws her hips to the side

and stretches her limbs

claws out

eyes closed.

Ah, regret becomes a fantasy

as she leans in close

"Don't be afraid now, honey".

Red Balloon

Hold on to it tightly
for tomorrow may take it away.
Things that are fragile
will always attach themselves
to those who need them most.
They're built to float in
and out of our lives,
to give us a time
when we were running
down rain soaked sidewalks-
hand and hand,
pressing dirty fingers
against pastry windows,
browsing importantly through street markets
and darting down alleyways.
And though the days have melted,
you've stored the heart of them
somewhere that is impossible to find.
They'll wait for you outside your window;
they'll keep close to your side
always.

Predator

i need kisses
sweet and whole
filled with substance
and a little impure
i'm game for
the opportunistic carnivore
wandering through my territory
i hunger to feel
the sensation of being devoured
and i'm not ashamed
to flaunt where i stand
meek as a lamb
ravenous, though
through and through

Fingertrap

Come over when the lily pads have returned

and help me laugh at the boys that we passed;
Come find me by the river in a Blue Moon half drunk;

Let's bury our heads in the sand

and come up with the strength to climb back up the cliffs.

Truth, not fashion - that's what we're about!

Put a check mark next to that decade

and realize there's no pulling out now.