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for M.G.S.

hot shot to take, to look at, to take home

intensity in black dress, not much of it

it exposes much, hides too much
promise of everything, desire for everything

new web site to ignite my matches, to light fire
forest to put out, helicopters, fire engines

hoses spouting, helicopters releasing buckets, tubs
to put it out, to control it

fire like that in the heart of a city
could do damage, reek havoc, bring destruction

but is a dozen roses ablaze, their petals open
bury your face in this bouquet, see what it smells like

such an act to celebrate her birthday
from 1981 to 2009, a long time, a short time

how many nights and how many days
how many heart beats since her first heart beat

in the womb, long before birth
frail then, she is woman now
as defiant as a cat in a cage

corner her you could get fucked, you could get clawed

whatever she did to me, I’d enjoy
always have, always will


© Obediah Michael Smith, 2009
4:29 a.m. 08.10.09