lean in to kiss me
without my permission,

and you will regret it.


you will never know
the taste of my toothpaste
or my last drink.

you will never get to
taste that power.

you will only taste the iron
in your own blood
when my fist collides
with your jaw.

you will see my fist,
and then you
will see darkness.


but unless I
give you permission,

you will never
see my skin.