i want to wear a dress that will
make you fall in love with me
but when i slide out of it
& my make-up & my tipsy state
who knows what you would think?

am i better off wearing dresses
that will let your eye slide over me?
too easily, like honey over
a hot spoon. or rain on
the window panes.

why do i care what you think?
i'll learn to hate you anyway.