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The Nearness of You — Ruben Studdard
red velvet
Friday
in an hour’s time
perhaps two
pour un mari
soon
is he you?
my whole essence
approaching presence
night on the town
blustery
manteau
— quelle direction?
— pour deux.
avion?
— pour vous.
table set
lights dim
menu complet.
memory
light winds
un instant
for recognition
for he
who is in another’s place
— hemlock
— hemlock
for now red
forbidden fruits
we’re catching up
light conversation
— leave room
fleeting thoughts
hazy view
page two
lane switches
northbound
blood coursing
inundated
feeling free
inebriated
third exit
rendezvous
running through
appearance kept
for feet swept
liquid courage
piercing you.
no more withholding
sudden urges
passion surging
hidden passage
feet turning
your inhibitions
your admissions
open palms
risky business
no qualms
the room’s spinning
you grinning
fill a void
future hinting
no misgivings
