Restoration

have you ever
taken your stereo
into a bath?
not put it in the tub,
just played it loudly.

listening to music
with your ears underwater
is a fascination of mine.

the bass is accentuated
and the words suddenly
mean less.

try it.
you'll understand.

--------

so last night was my second
dance recital.

the high point of it for me
was watching my
given-up angel
sleep.

some people are ugly and grotesque when
they rest.

he is positively seraphic.

and his hands twitch, which is an endearing habit.

that moment was definitely intimate.
not in a sexual way, but it melted
my heart.