Nightmares


lovely

I had a lovely time. Donšt touch. Donšt touch.
The roses are beautiful. Just
put them down. I appreciate the gift but I
intend to be alone by nine.
Good night. Good night. And oh yes thank you.

attractive

thanks for the night you know I cannot find you
attractive not those needy eyes no
parking any time see the manager
if therešs a problem Išll let you know
oh yes youšll figure it
out now and therešll be no problem at
all attractive I wish I could say so

fabulous

The moon is silver and in this light
your hand floats above your head.
Both leave me unaffected.

Those lips of yours, their soft press,
that summer dress, the way it drifts,
are like the foggy movements of a distant ship.

You speak to me and like the steeplešs
weekly geometric scream
it echoes to nothing and I donšt know what it means.


Donald Zirilli
1998