a stick of juicy fruit
so slowly
peel away the foil
extract
raise to your mouth
fold slightly as the little grey strip
touches your tongue
close mouth
suck
chew
and giggle
chuckle at that strange drop
of moisture
rolling its way down my cheek
despite my best efforts
to keep it from doing so
laugh at that odd breathy gasp
that keeps escaping from my mouth
unchecked
split your sides as i scrub my face
in desperation
with the fraying sleeve of my too cheap
charity shop jacket
say those wonderful words again
and again
enjoy the delicious taste
of my despair
and your juicy fruit.
