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Arms & Legs

You whisper that I'm beautiful.

You take me in your arms
And I wonder at the curve of your shoulders
And,
How,
If you move just so...
I can see the Georgian sunset beyond the arch of your proud neck.

Yesterday I would have given an arm and a leg to have this happen
[But really
If my arm and leg were gone,
You probably wouldn't think I'm beautiful anymore.]

So today-
I examine your kiss with a clinical interest
And give you an olympic rating
[8.5?]
A little too rough, better landing next time

I wonder what my mother is making for dinner
As your hands slide to my hips and pull me closer
Spaghetti, most likely.

You mumble incoherently
And run your fingers through my hair.

I think about yesterday
and count the cracks in the ceiling
as they spread to infinity.




Poetry by Inked.
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Written on 2005-07-31 at 00:49

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F.i.in.e Moods The PoetBay support member heart!
im thinking a breech of trust with your mind wandering off to other thoughts instead of this person you were enthralled with "yesterday"... i find your expression original in its expression and imagery... very enjoyable read... thanks for sharing :)

later...xx
2005-07-31


chasingtheday The PoetBay support member heart!
good poem, made me laugh in places like with the arms and legs and the rating, mmm spag i wouldn't mind some of that right now.
2005-07-31