i’ve been trying
to shake off dust
twisted into carnal memory
the tangled lace of a boot
i’m trying not to wear out
mary karr says:
get naked on the page
you can’t pole dance
in plate armor
the entire internal struggle
is exposure vs nonexposure
how do i disrobe seductively
when it makes me feel
so hostile
look i’d rather be barefoot
than nude in these boots
mattress dungeon 
“You can’t pole dance / in plate armor” is the most entertaining line I’ve read in a hot minute. Nicely done piece 🙂
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