“How To Be A Member,” by Christina M. Rau
Dec 20th, 2010 | By DefenestrationSign something in blood,
Anyone’s blood,
Using a colonial quill.
Sign something in blood,
Anyone’s blood,
Using a colonial quill.
What a joy to be born on this fabulous day, May 19th,
the same birthday as Pol Pot,
whose name doesn’t sound evil, more like something
you might make for dinner on a busy night.
I’ve set a trap for the Easter
bunny, made of carrot
flavored jelly beans
SHIRT: “The first hanging is also the last.”
BED: “Tiredness: the little death.”
PILLOW: “Once bitten, twice shy.”
Forget your diet. We both know why you came here.
You ogle my browned buns,
my prime-beefcake physique,
and you cannot stay away
because I’m built