05/12/2013

I want to know how many scars you have
and memorise the shape of your tongue.
I want to climb the curve of your lower back
and count your vertebrae
               your ribs
               your fingers
               your goose bumps.
I want to chart the topography of your anatomy
and be fluent in your body language.
I want you, entire.

04/12/2013

"I have a paperback
heart
dog-eared and creased
by the world,

the colours
are faded
and the spine is worn
but I'm glad
to see
it's finally in
good
hands."