Real-life love

Deconstructing love

i.

The spoon fed storybook notion.

A bubble of soft-focus
soap opera,
satin skin, shining eyes
oil on the lens.

Gasps of undulating desire,
smouldering looks of passion;
'we are so in love' they say,
so in love and such
a perfect size 8.

Film my soap opera

actress.

Wax bubbles
on the duct-taped candle
in its holder
pragmatism
next to schmaltz

A sheen of sweat,
this is exercise
mirthful eyes
in sheer comedy
that the parts fit
loud groans,
queefs threaten belly laughter;

my body makes sure
I don't run away
with fairy-tale sentimentality.


ii.

Speak of love

When murmuring
sweet nothings

Realism muscles in

a frantic fanning
of the bed sheets,
distinct confirmation
you did indeed
have curry for dinner.

iii.

In Repose

lay your head on his chest
hear your name in his heart beat
move your cheek
from his itchy chest hair.