ears forced against the down-stuffed pillow
muffle rhythmic sounds of sleep,
perceptible crackles
that rumble from nasal passages
and invade his sleep
(should last night be an entry-
a sin of commission?)
yesterday desire grew
inescapable
until two bodies
pounded into exhaustion
on a mattress musty
and worn
from other nights like this
bird chirps and lake chills
filter through screen windows
unabated.
few diaries document transgressions
in this new age of free love and prosperity
sins are common and plentiful.
later a litany of ****** diseases
would make headlines
now, love is free
secretly surrounded by traps
and quandaries soon to be discovered
he awaits her awakening
in the still of bird songs and snoring
and wonders what she will remember
of the fascinations they held
for each other yesterday
Mar 2, 2013
Mar 2, 2013 at 12:22 PM UTC
ears forced against the down-stuffed pillow
muffle rhythmic sounds of sleep,
perceptible crackles
that rumble from nasal passages
and invade his sleep
(should last night be an entry-
a sin of commission?)
yesterday desire grew
inescapable
until two bodies
pounded into exhaustion
on a mattress musty
and worn
from other nights like this
bird chirps and lake chills
filter through screen windows
unabated.
few diaries document transgressions
in this new age of free love and prosperity
sins are common and plentiful.
later a litany of ****** diseases
would make headlines
now, love is free
secretly surrounded by traps
and quandaries soon to be discovered
he awaits her awakening
in the still of bird songs and snoring
and wonders what she will remember
of the fascinations they held
for each other yesterday
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