intoxicated under ugly lighting
she shoots darts
like pennies
into a fountain.
the smoke breathes heavy
brushing uneven paint strokes
made beautiful
in ugly lighting.
her unspoken thoughts
interest me
like dog shit
interests flies
in ugly lighting.
she beckons me
like the corners
beckon dust
in ugly lighting.
we compete
for sordid affection
like siblings fight
for mother's attention
in ugly lighting.
our blemishes
become exceptional
in ugly lighting.
