Monday, August 18, 2008

Prompt Tuesday -- August 18, 2008

This is just to say . . .

I have filled the freezer
with your splendid body parts
that I took from your charming yet lifeless body.

Forgive me -- but your hands were so lovely
and they had been upon me so passionately the night before.
I could not bear to part with them.

And your cute, natty dreads -- and soft lips.
Your head with the still surprised look on its brow.
I'll preserve my memories of our short time together.
You were so sweet -- and are now so cold.

-- Jeffrey Dahlmer Carlos Williams

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