mirco-filtered organisms leak posthumously drained of essential fluids they become air born particulars dancing in the shafts of sunlight tattered curtains – breathlessly anticipating the rush of forced air heat gooseflesh mounts a full body attack core shiver bursts forth vibrating body seeking hot tea and rest – encompassed in the steamy reality floating fat, soap-sud fantasy lips exposed blowing bubbles hidden joy expressed through total stillness – cold razor scrapes softened skin follicles torn asunder rose-tinted bath water slight smile – motionless, the tepid water looks like kool-aid discoloration, a perfect match what was pink flesh in clear water appears to be a greyish mass floating like the last ice cube in a glass of tropical punch –