1431

crocodile telephones

by the walnut staircase

right before it was

turned to the finest

powder this side of the Atlantic

honey

you got it

that’s the ticket

found some grey hair

by the Achilles heel

now

don’t mind me

writing

while I ask you about

your favorite galaxies

that’s not an ashtray

fine

okay

that was for you

okay

Now don’t argue

with the chancellor

that’s an excuse to avoid

righteous

parenting

just acknowledge

the glossy leather chairs

stuffed snarling

heads on the wall

and notice the tile floor

sinking

little

little bit

inhale the gentle

streets

that’s a gentleman’s street

at least I got you

silver bust

little knuckles

my my

taken to the side

violently