Words and Pictures

"embrace" by beate emanuel

thief in the night

wind-mixed
clouds
all but
conceal
the moon
and I hide
just as well
as anyone,
except tonight,
sheltered by
the crook
of your arm
and all its good
intentions
i've decided
to steal away
with you.

a.c. 04/08

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"spirit of death watching" paul gauguin

spirit of death watching

face down
wretched soul
ankles crossed
just so
wishing to be
more open
backside to breeze
breasts to sheet
hair cascading
the pillow slip
beneath
where i lie
wishing to
tell the truth

a.c. 03/08