BLOODLINE
Blood stains
the hard-packed snow
in the street
crisp cold air
creates a crust
on the chill white
landscape
and footsteps sound
like echoes
from distant hills
a cluster of children
hurry
past the mark
save one
a girl
with knowing eyes
who pauses
as if viewing a flower
then scurries on
cheeks stung
red as the stain
to join her comrades
going to the warmth
of somewhere
**********
BIGOT
hey faggot
he shouted
with venom and contempt
to a flamboyant
young man
across the street
to this
the flamboyant young man
with a toss of his head
and a different intent
said
how queer
to himself
and with sadness
and pity in his eyes
walked away from the words
without looking back
**********
all fluff 73*75
(lonely)
that night
like others, looking
for companionship
for someone
anyone
(incredibly)
there you were
the shadows, flickering
enticing, exciting
we
met
flashing dark
eyes showing
arrogance
sex
electricity
(extraordinary)
temptation
sensation
elation
celebration
(emotionally)
exhale inhale
in out
shout
wow
(candidly)
for a while
very happy
some doubt
you stayed
but
were you
there
I believed
in you & me
truly
(retrospectively)
more or less
I confess
what a mess
you were pretty
but not elementary
(specifically)
no loyalty
no integrity
just transitory
you used me
(regrettably)
no surprise
so many lies
so unwise
no prize
(pointedly)
you cheated
frequently
easily
blatantly
& everyone knew
but me
no remorse at all
you had a ball
never an apology
angry
sad
been had
(ultimately)
you
me
we agree
not to be
mercifully
you set me free
released from purgatory
end of story
