Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The art of extinguishing a cigarette

Aftershave and imagination.

That's what his sweater used to smell like.

I wear it like a hug, and I am okay.

He's not around anymore, but I keep his sweater safe.

It smells like me now.

Like stale cigarettes, spilt beer, and, if only faintly, nondescript tropical fruit.




A single sensual draw off of an already spent cigarettes.

burnt lips.

the calculated twist of her ankle, as the cherry dies delicately under her shoe.

a shoe that was designed only to be worn while her legs are in the air.

She heeds not such a warning.




I can't get the smell of your pipe tobacco out of my favourite towel, so I don't use it.

Dirty blonde with a kiss of ginger. You are the only one who loves my natural hair colour.

If I had any patience left, I might grow it out.

I lost it, trying to love you.

Instant gratification is readily available in a variety of colours.




I am perpetually dressed for a funeral.