Joker
strangers across the poker table
i see you
royal flush in your hand
i know it.
you see me
behind my array of cards
undressing me in your head
undoing my mask
and I’ve got you
encapsulated in my smile
that smile
the seductive one,
curve of my lips.
but there are no aces up my sleeve
there are no secrets
you were just a fool
and when you look down again
there
in place of the king:
a joker.
S.S. Evergreens
Sea captains, us two, the boat at our will
Through crashing waves, we steer out of the storm
To moonlight, I swear I will love you still.
When great whites leap, with water the bow fills
Panicked, wet backs against the wind-storm
Sea captains, us two, the boat at our will.
Hold tight, vow safety, to the end I love ’til
Isles afar, red zones, no matter, inform:
To moonlight, I swear I will love you still.
The heavens crack fire, sky looking to kill
But meet our maker, I cannot conform
Sea captains, us two, the boat at our will.
You, panacea, in this temper, my pill
Ice oceans rage, rage, yet you- ever warm
To moonlight, I swear I will love you still.
And I face the night to see white milk spilled
in tides, wishing goodnight, again affirm:
Sea captains, us two, the boat at our will
To moonlight, I swear I will love you still.
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