Even As Your Body Betrays

They Grew Fat And Happy--the Horses, Not The Children, Or Marlena For That Matter.

I Stroke Her Lightly, Memorizing Her Body. I Want Her To Melt Into Me, Like Butter On Toast. I Want To Absorb Her And Walk Around For The Rest Of My Days With Her Encased In My Skin. I Lie Motionless, Savoring The Feeling Of Her Body Against Mine. I'm Afraid To Breathe In Case I Break The Spell.

Life Is The Most Spectacular Show On Earth.

The Thought Has Cheered Me, And I'd Like To Hang Onto That. Must Protect My Little Pockets Of Happiness.

Why The Hell Shouldn't I Run Away With The Circus?