Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Little Women in Of Me

One: stern, stable, saddled up for the long ride.
balanced, steady, stout.
static, hearty, healthy.

Two: gypsy woman with your tarot cards,
dream books, mysterious paper rolls,
"you're mother is a witch; a good witch"
so am i.

Three: a boy to my girl,
bowlcut, bravery, treachery, friendship.
pumpkin heads, sales, treehouse.
leader, ladder, friend.

Four: canvases, paintbrushes, frida, pablo.
baking, nudity, and louis vuitton,
glamour, goodness, limited determination,
"change your sheets twice a day; good aura"
not shy no more.

Five: quasi, friendly;
the kindest heart, candy bowls,
so close to a mother i stole;
prada so kind you don't even want it.

Six: have you ever let someone you've let down, die,
without saying sorry?
the next time i saw her she was in an urn.
lost sisters, dirty tears.
selena, chicken houses, a boy to a boy to my girl.
stuck in upper level windows, and spice.

Seven: madness, fringe, accents,
strokes, addictions, "not so fat now";
do you even remember who she is, i am.
gossip, stars, hair dye, letters,
addresses, hearts, knitted dolls, salvation.
"a beautiful woman she is".

Eight: faint, meager, static, steady,
wrinkles, hands, love, care,
the first born of the youngest, love.
mother, good mother, strong mother.
winter, cold, icy, smile, photograph.

Nine: all of the above, plus vodka, and water.
a little less strength, more looking,
red cheeks, pale skin,
a little less strength, more looking.

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