4/12 and 4/13

I am watching you in silent hopefuls of my dancing hands

I am watching you and I say sorry to be a bother

could you steady me

put the ground back underneath my feet and say

well that's OK, could you bother me a bit more

in badly-lit bedrooms and darkened movie venues

could you lead

well I don't mind, could you bother me in some new way?

I am your darling you can't have me

and maybe in your total devotion in my revulsion

I am your untouchable beauty

so touch me.

straining fabric pushing shapely legs
trying to impress beyond your age
sure he’s looking but what does he see
arched back pale obvious flattery
something young and pretty and naïve
something that still remains to be seen