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two diamond corduroy cowboys

in Wyoming. What was I thinking?

I wanted two jade lips

a set of teeth —-and a pinky toe.

Why am I alone for —the night?

It’s the red wine or the

red wine that makes

me lie —sideways on a

emerald rug.

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I keep time on a conductor’s watch

with two pigeons

as my sons. ——–Why am I alone

for the night?

This life stirs on.

And I’m teeth and shark smiles.

Wait.

Wait wait wait.

Father around me. Gather around me.

I wanted a body

and two hearts aching

and now I’m slim and stout.

Okay.

All the hens and gems and jewels

wish me well.

How am I alone for the night?

I have three cool haircuts

and want to be alone now.

a couple empty bottles.

I’m a horrible sight.

Alright.