Formica

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In a wealthy house
in a quiet neighborhood
where everyone
is at work
or on vacation
Pahn is holding a woman
who awaits his hands

A friend is watching
uninvolved
commenting
occasionally
as Pahn lifts her

and bites her limbs
chewing her neck
swallowing her breasts

…

They go to another house

Her clothes
roll into strings
of Play-Dough
under Pahn’s hands

She is limp
and pliable

She lies across
a chrome-
edged table
from the past

her skin
and softness
a contrast spread
against the dark
cold
marbled Formica
that resembles
the night sky

He tries
to inoculate her
but slowly
the strength
and passion
dissipates
Pahn
turns her over in despair
hoping
for a remnant
confidence

but her body shrinks
becoming male
and immature
and he backs away…

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