what would jesus [not] do?

By Six-Out

there's a [pounding]
in my chest.space. sounding like
the flashbacks. I get- in tune to the rising
of your chest plate.
the sheets. they speak sin like
wine on any day other than sundays.
and baby.
those lips- they do a lot more
than sing.

so on these nights.
I ask you to love me as long as the phone rings.
call me your night time king
of something in between reason
and plain/out .fucking.
because those moments between thrusts.
yes, them.
that's the closest we'll ever get
to true love.

so ride me as if I know the way out of this place.
let my hands travel your body in ways
that are reserved for lovers.
because, love, when you make that face
I understand why men walk to the edge of the world.
for something- outside of this - here.
that's meaningless.


my tongue- it drips.
when I speak words like whispers to places
other than your ears. and I fear those trembles that creep.
because they speak of ends. when your lips
taste my skin- and your nails leave handwriting on my back.
there's nothing more beautiful than
a finale, that seems more like a panic attack.
because life- it's not as nice as this.
and I dress.

I digress.


and this- we. always end.

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Copyright 2011 Jon Rodgers
Published on Monday, October 24, 2011.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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Comments on "what would jesus [not] do?"

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  • A former member wrote: Which part of this wouldn't Jesus do? We've got eighteen years undocumented between him being twelve in a temple, and then thirty preaching all of a sudden... Who knows, ya know? Excellent write.

  • A former member wrote: Well now, I think this might have just brightened my day. Fan-fucking-tastic flow. Thanks for the ride ;)

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Monday, October 24, 2011, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    A finale, that seems more like a panic attack. - Loved this part. Kudos!

  • A former member wrote: I will now take a shower. and go home. Hey, did you need a cab or a ride or something

  • Twilight On Monday, October 24, 2011, Twilight (1786)By person wrote:

    He only did it for the "cab money". What a Damn slut.

  • Six-Out On Monday, October 24, 2011, Six-Out (1435)By person wrote:

    Just leave the money on the dresser.

  • A former member wrote: Kick ass, glad you still write


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