the body consumes me; it is essential--
all is true in the manifesto of flesh.
the solidity of bone is unquestionable,
the resilience of skin, infamous.

in the body, i see impressions: 
     deft, firm legs planted in the ground; 
          the slow tilt of the head perched on the neck;
              whip of hand; touch of tongue;
            the turn of a sinuous back--
all is in the manifesto of flesh.

there is the fear that this is unbeautiful;
there is the knowledge that this is us
as we are.

03/13/2004

Author's Note: in progress. the body...unbelievably beautiful.

Posted on 03/14/2004
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