The Princess Builds a Castle
The tarot reader says
“You need to be the princess”
I build a castle.
The hot dog man says
“Do not fall in love today.”
I build a moat.
You tell me
“You are stunning.”
I put barb wire around the tower
to see how far you climb.
When you reach me
I throw out my thighs
to distract you from all
the pain.
I pray against your hips
to ask me to slow down.
As you sleep,
I crawl out of bed to
ask the corner store clerk
“How to love again?”
He stares at me blankly
and hands me my cigarettes.
When you and I smoke them
I can’t brake my tongue
long enough for you
to catch your breath
to ask about my castle.
You left exhausted.
I’ve been exhausted.
Horror Sleaze Trash 