Bewildered
A woman lies in my bed, naked.
I am standing like a rock—immovable.
Fleeting fantasies have become
Sour cravings.
My mind is running figures,
Balancing the books.
My brain has reached hasty conclusions
In a flurry of blurred, blurry lines.
A black bra,
Red panties —
Bewildered woman
And an eccentric poet.
Keep Your Minors
Keep your minors off the shelf.
Paedophiles are masquerading on the world-wide web.
Keep your minors away from predators.
Abusers wreak irreparable havoc.
Keep your minors off the radar.
Scavengers are on the loose on dating apps.
Keep your minors on a leash,
Shielded from wild dogs prowling.
Keep your minors behind closed doors
To protect them from this broken society.
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