Solomon’s song
was longer than
a one night stand


Call it “devotional”
Love is… the slow attainment
of disclosure


It fortifies the soul


It cleanses without displacing
more than it tenders


You have put off your coat
for less
And are bereft


For it is yet winter


O,
thou wert as my brother
wrestling with my words
And I leaned my body into the sport
Intent on proving my worth