“Faded Woman/Red Island”

11x14

Peeling away skin.

Vibrations, Shudder, Shake

No More.

Landscape,

Aerial shot.

Portrait of a woman, pleading.

Crisped edges, held together, yet.

Protection, protector,

Skin again.

Mascara bleed, lipstick smudge

Conquerable island for the taking.

The map you love

If you know what love is

Still,

 yours if you don’t.

Burn after reading.