proverbs

tulips, two lips, spread open, widen to receive
pagan offerings, lost lovers dropping breadcrumb kisses
trouble imagining the creamy skin rippling-
hitched dress, two horses harnessed to the carriage of flesh

proverbs are only words, words, words
proverbs are only words

roses, bruises, crushed azure petals pooling
vicious lashes cooling the abyss of milky absences
abandoned blonde limbs pressed firmly to the pavement
living bodies lining altars to the freedom of choosing nothing

proverbs are only words, words, words
proverbs are only words

spurs & bridles, blinders & whips
the trappings of faith break the spirit to bits
delirium- the ecstasy of speaking in tongues,
in words.