Mascara (Desire)

Eighteen years thrown away i try along the pathways at Grand Valley State University, boys’ eyes linger on particular attributes eighteen minutes until class begins i try air-brushed sapphire lips accent ice blue star eyes sunlight reflects from eyes’ glittering green heels clapping against cracked pavement detract from flowing ribbons of mascara cloaked in rain bow and exposing enough tan to make them visualize feel heat radiate taste Dr. Pepper residue on artificially whitened teeth frozen by lust conjured by batted eyes looking so fine highlighted by mascara harder, gentlemen, passion requires an act of force which will make you uncomfortable and valerie tattoo paintings on your skin thrust stainless steel through your clitoris encase your hips in meager cut-offs the boys drool over thank you, gentlemen eighteen years thrown away i try to produce an admirable statement indifferent – accustomed to strangers’ stares they imagine hands on thighs they fantasize beds occupied these adolescent males are far from what you desire jaded - habituated to strange stares nylons Syran-Wrap Naired legs platform steps bounce emancipated breasts we are far from what we desire eighteen years old living the climax to youth. © on Sep 02 2001 04:28 PM PST   0 • 16 • 9