Lion’s Den
Lion’s Den I feel selfish
Wanting more
More of the pictures
Of pouty lips and nonchalant
Flippance
Want more of your brave little fingers
Throwing me steaks
When I only required a bite, thanks
You are so generous
You make me ravenous
Consuming all of your equity in the real
Your rawness
Your appetite
Your steel
Please, gods….
Let me make it to the breaking point
Where I will tear down all the garlands
Pack my suitcase
Bring the car round
And drive through all the dark to kiss
Your raging lights
Goodnight
Profoundly
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Maureen Armstrong @haikkun