Salvation

the smell of a crimson rose
forever beneath my nose.

Shawn

He said, "A beer with a hamburger
is heaven."

I smiled and
rolled with laughter.

Anytime

You have a permanent
bed in my heart.
Lay down anytime
you like.

The Need

The need is
so powerful
it turns Jews
into gentiles,
Christians
into athiests,
Muslims
into dust.

The Book Seller

The swirl and swing
of his words
were nice---
all greens
and blues and yellows.

I wonder
what his reds
are like---
all warm and
plump and
mellow?

Bells

Tuck and Patti?
Rings bells,
sweetens memories.

Things I Remember

He pulled up.
Driving her car.
Cool as a cucumber.
No long explanations.
I got in the back seat.
We went to his dad's place.
He put a record on.
Smiled at me.
Softened his eyes.
I froze with desire.
Stared at his lips.
The jazz was good.
Horns filled my ears.
The second hand paused.
Moments too short.
He left the room.
Now time to go.
Hurt and confused.
Still wanting more.
My heart sank fast.
It waxed the floor.