Strange man so gentle
smiles a lazy smile
softening features
in a way so unfamiliar
an expression like sleepy friends
or drunken fools
in paradises, glowing red
On the edge of my sofa
smearing lipstick all over
my cups and glasses
filled with burning liquids
Darling man whose name
I'll never know
To sleep under your wing
with intuitive faith
dependence we call trust
Feels safe like home
