6they're drowning in these vehicular feelings
sentiment be damned: dependant is the new amorous
he fumbles with buckles, eyeing her discreetly
such an operation (friction replaces trust)
she's undressing to impress as his eyes scar her skin
temperate; just another screw on a bed of nails
they're dancing with contrived desire and sweating sin
a hopeless end to a dear and dead exchange
you and i, we watch them with eyes like windows
voyeurs or angels – there is so little difference
pious and pedantic though the words catch in your throat
you're only a rebel from the waist downwards, he says
nobody can look as she smiles and turns away