Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Handshakes

Overcooked linguini draping over saucepan’s lip
Limp, soggy noodle fingers dangle there

Overzealous, more than eager boa constrictor grip
Firm, squeezing coil vice of angry meat

Underfed, gaunt little skeletal twig of digits
Thin, bony pipe cleaners wrapped in paper sleeves

Oversized pork sausage swollen tight links
Plump, greasy clogging our connection with fat

Underdeveloped seed of esteem, timid shrinking back
Small receding, recoiling, quick retracting stem

Understood instant longing resting within my welcome hand
Firm but gentle, perfect size, hold me longer, don’t let go

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