Ah, but to find a strand in for the night Made with pains and glands to recover In search of a coiled fleshy rose–desire Camouflaged in pure abandonment’s pyre.

Ah, but for the gliding strength of fountain tops The magic hour, enchanted growls Disciplined dancers with a flying chalice Ears bleeding with pleas for more farce, more prowess.

There will be time for surfing and downloading That a click will ultimately reverse

There will be time for a whisper to end in a howl For the touch of uncertain perplexion so radiant Insincerity drips through it sans balance Plain canvas, blood marks drained of passion Promises disillusioned gently disown, discolor.

1-20-2004 Pleasanton, CA