one night stand

I admire the muscles of your arms and the flatness of your stomach
I respect the softness and length of your neck and your legs
I have nothing but respect and admiration for you and your eyes
the bridge of your nose, and cheek-bones
your lips and the metal stud you sport with such class

I would respect you in the morning
In the cold light of tomorrow
with tonight’s make-up faded and smudged
I would admire you as you waited for the bus home
With your panties crumpled and soiled and crammed in your pocket

There might be shame creeping at the corners of your face

But don’t let it take you over

You are nothing but beauty and desire

And I have nothing but respect and admiration for you

Even as I came into your mouth

–BSB

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bernard s. barnes

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As You Linger

remember me, won’t you
as early hours click by
and lingers
with fingers curled, you find yourself
garments forgotten with the light of day
a closed bedroom door becomes your watch-dog
no one’s allowed here
but me
you allow me in with suicidal touch
and flick
and tug

A Man’s Respect and Admiration

remember me, won’t you as early hours click by and lingers with fingers curled, you find yourself garments forgotten with the light of day a closed bedroom door becomes your watch-dog no one’s allowed here but me you allow me in with suicidal touch and flick and tug

remember me, won’t you
as early hours click by
and lingers
with fingers curled, you find yourself
garments forgotten with the light of day
a closed bedroom door becomes your watch-dog
no one’s allowed here
but me
you allow me in with suicidal touch
and flick
and tug