… Read moreI had a dream…
Dr. King
on a journey
from Israel to Iran
and beyondshining light
of love, compassion and acceptance
of humanity, humility,
Cappuccino at Tiffany’s
just a little cheating
ruffles no feathers
and a little love
brightens sullen weather
that swanky single emerald
in stilettos and style
sips on cappuccino… Read more
Belligerent smoke
… Read moreswift whip of hand
smack on peach cheek
no tear, just torn veinsevery night, clockwork
his right, a man
woman, object, subduednot Sahara
A thousand teeth
… Read morewoke up in sweat
perched over me
a thousand teeth
sharp, long, strong
each different shape and color
glittering at night
protecting meon this
à la New York
… Read morejust rats
in tuxedos
ferociously
nibbling
on what’s left
of life…neon lights, ritzy gutters
stenching trends, gossip flutters
midnight hustle, Sondheim orgy
beggar’s plea,
Practice what you preach
ominous clouds rise
from the East
from Vatican
and our heartland
Christian Orthodox
Christian Pope
Christian American
all fear
fear change
fear the unknown
or … Read more
Come clean
come clean
show me
deep down
you’re a lesbian
that you have
make you not
a boy
or girl
that you do
under your skin… Read more
Lesbian LOVE
lesbian love
biting, strong
honey purple soft
navy cut
wavy locks
force me down, love me
whisper kisses, hold me
be my man, my woman, … Read more
Sea of lesbos
in the sea of lesbos
straights seem strange
there
a kiss is not a kiss
if both lips aren’t red
a love can be a … Read more
One screw
… Read moreone screw
hold
a wild will
can’tone screw
fix
love broken
won’tnail
shut
dead hope
must
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