i enjoy the finer things in life
a math teacher in a sundress
leaning over a coffee cup
to place three fingers on my forearm

later on, lights off
her lace on the floor
she sent an invitation into outer space
that arrived at my door.

although black isn't my favorite color,
it runs a close second to red
we discussed this and other menial facts
sharing my last cigarette
sweating underneath the bed.