one glass of ***** to devour
two kisses and an intimate hug
three punches in the face
four cigarettes for all moments i fled

five minutes without your hands on me
six dried flowers under my bed
seven days of suffocation
eight matches drifting in the bowl

nine short blinks with your bright eyes
ten fingers holding stones in cups
eleven photos on the bulletin board
twelve slow steps turn to echoes

thirteen unlucky girls in line
fourteen melodies haunting my sleep
fifteen eyes demand your attention
sixteen drunk doves shifting in my arms