Myriad shades of black
from the tip
of my lined eyes
to the toe of
these Harley boots.

Prevailing darkness
outwardly broken
only by the lightness
of the silver-chained
crystal which drapes
around my throat.

Yet, hiding beneath it all
my toenails are painted
baby girl pink...
because he loves me
just as I am.

05/03/2005