Her reputation was such that
when she took the word slut
and applied it to herself

(as in a pledge)

Warm hand,
Warm breast,
Warm heart.

The old word took on new meaning,
harsh "t" softened, hushed,

rocked,
rocked,
rocked,

in a round-heeled cradle
as lustre formed from lust.


What I want the writers to say about me. Thank you for your kind words, NOP and all.

I am very drunk.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver