how to live with a sad person
trigger thoughts of pleasure
as you rub her skin
with firming lotion. mix and knead
each wrinkled surface carefully --
take extra time
when you come to her face
-- and gently slip
your hands across knuckles,
unwinding her fists.
say: you deserve this
Saturday, September 27, 2003
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