999 K

and the floor said
how was I supposed to know
not to look at the way
she walks up and down me
her skin like the sea
dark and turbulent

she had a sundress in the wind
hanging up to dry

she walked in the yard
naked
with the grass curling
around her toes and cushioning
her feet
propelling her to the line

we could ask for peace to leave
does she prefer the switch in
time
now the way things reach out to her
the way her hair curls
and my lack of hands

I lie on the floor
chew sunflower seeds
let spit run down my chin
feel just a little
just little
just a little human

go