toothpick

I lost it
when inhibition became dignity
I realized that
the day after
fell flat
despite the tension
strung in drugstore lashes that
were all pretenses
applied carefully.
tears and staying power
the unappreciated aesthetic of
waterproof warpaint
on your pillow.
until I saw it
I was always careful with my teeth.

I was always careful with my teeth
until I saw it
on your pillow.
waterproof warpaint
the unappreciated aesthetic of
tears and staying power
applied carefully
were all pretenses
strung in drugstore lashes that
despite the tension
fell flat
the day after
I realized that
when inhibition became dignity
I lost it.

March 30, 2011 | Categories: * toothpick, TURNED ON (PALINDROME COLLECTION) | Leave a comment