A LONG LINE FOLLOWED

the prude and the nude: Austin, Texas 2010


in the event of a hurricane loosen your blouse.
let it blow free and clear of the sinking houses
and hope. that for someone this means breasts
on the breeze is a little disheartening, but you can't forget that fog is dashed to pieces as easily
as a long line
followed by two short
is written and tied together by a third.

in the event of a lasso falling around your neck
lie very still and take a deep breath in
case it is tightened to the point of choking.
this is not advice to be taken lightly.
however, you shouldn't live in fear of this happening
to you, as it is very unlikely it will.

If a wizard were to turn you into a rabbit....
well, that's just not going to happen.