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they pulled off their shirts

August 12, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

they pulled off their shirts
the light through their chests shone dark
dreams slowly gathered

I saw you and was conquered

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

I saw you
and was conquered
sand defences between the tidelines
inevitably washed away

the guilty moon reflected
on the convex waves
the concaves between each hinting trouble
foam on the beach my and their undoing

castles on the cliff edge
slipped to nothing
I saw you
and was conquered

My dashboard lit up

August 2, 2020September 17, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

My dashboard lit up
like a Christmas tree roadside
when my mechanic arrived.

your mask hides

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

your mask hides your smile

but still how I’m struck

to see your eyes laughing

nearly completely

July 23, 2020 / simonsalento / 2 Comments

nearly completely

is how you described your love

nearly but not quite

Today I am happy

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

Today I am happy for a number of reasons.

One: Lightning bolts do not always chase you.

Two: There are more than seven seas.

Three: You, my friend, exist.

he smiled the smile

July 16, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

he smiled the smile
that made hearts rainbow bounce
full
generous
and just for you

KEEP YOUR SOCIAL DISTANCE

June 15, 2020June 13, 2020 / simonsalento / 2 Comments

KEEP YOUR SOCIAL DISTANCE

in public at least

 

I see you there

June 12, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

I see you there

in the velvet spaces

between the snow and pines

always there

June 11, 2020 / simonsalento / Leave a comment

always there

in the expectant peace

between tide-driven waves

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