once upon a time
April 20, 2008
Once more
back at the beginning.
Will you take the small white bird
from my hands?
We marry in the dark.
You strip the shadows
from my eyes, shoulders, breasts, hips...
Open the curtains you say.
Let the city watch
and be jealous.
The streets outside full of predators
and I become prey
so willing
so ready to be torn.
Moonlight caresses my face
like a bridal veil.
I ask you now
Will you break this
delicate woman
made of glass?


