Dewey abhors the idea
of inflicting themselves on a woman.
Dewey would rather bury desire
than admit they watered it and enjoyed watching it grow—
like a tulip, I suppose.
of inflicting themselves on a woman.
Dewey would rather bury desire
than admit they watered it and enjoyed watching it grow—
like a tulip, I suppose.
What if Dewey spends money and blood
for a woman’s sake?
Must you conclude they were paying for sexual favors?
Is a poem a sexual favor—
worth whatever Dewey can afford to pay?
for a woman’s sake?
Must you conclude they were paying for sexual favors?
Is a poem a sexual favor—
worth whatever Dewey can afford to pay?
Dewey so generous with their
help!
Dependable Dewey!
Such an angel!
You’d almost think (anyone would think)
they had ulterior motives.
Dewey dreams of having free physical
relationsDependable Dewey!
Such an angel!
You’d almost think (anyone would think)
they had ulterior motives.
with someone—always settling for spiritual.
But, luckily for Dewey,
the most sublimely selfless act
is sweetly sensual.
But, luckily for Dewey,
the most sublimely selfless act
is sweetly sensual.
