My heart is so full
I don't know if its the caffeine
Or **** singing upbeat blues
Of Chicago tickling and embracing my name
But I dip and taste the chocolate
Whiskey of moment to moment.

Teddy bear tv reflects chipped yellow nails
Kissing moments and told to move in public
Who knew cafes excited where we could play video games
Ink our whole bodies to look like the emoticons
We pour whiskey and sun chapped backs to
But he and he and he and we
And mama just really hopes
I'll marry a rich athletic man:
"The lord is watching over you."

But The Women of The Now & I
We wash our expected pitch perfect skin
Why pretend anymore?

Maybe I'll write you a poem
Garnish your drink with me
Legs kicking up West Avondale ground
Throw me some dollar bills, as gazes are held
For perhaps too long--
Longer fingertips would rather
Gesture and caress
Camera equipment, opportunity
But I look around me

"Did You Say Cupcakes?"
A painting says to my right
I could box step
Waltz into this light
Why not radiate as the moon bats its eyes?