upset the scene.
we:
toss a curve-ball, break waves into
proper focus, sing verses in chorus
& reach for toes and pelvic bones.

capture this-
humbled ego turning tricks
shadows playing on gamblers' faces
well past midnight.
putting it all on the line.
next deal.
& the next.
it doesn't go down so easy:
thinking
dry bread, no butter.

we:

break promises, break words.
all bets off. calling
all bets off!
& reach for toes and pelvic bones...

to break?

all bets off. calling
all bets off!
again.

01/24/2003

Posted on 01/24/2003
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