the guilt that occurs from not reading the magazine.

long legs

wait for the lights to go out.
let your weak eyes surface.
the glow simmers searingly across the edges.
trade up, this repetition is a slug.
slowly
terribly
making
its
way
down
your
pretty little, weak little, spine.

all in a day

dance
be productive
make art
eat good food
sunbathe
teach/rehearse/direct/produce

what it wants

fear.
consistency.
structure/foundation.
a face I never get sick of looking at.
Patience, with understanding.
Intrigue.
a push.