Remedy [Poem]
Lips painted crimson red,
Hair bundled up neatly atop of my head
Loose strands frame my face,
And smoky eyes look about in a daze
The night is just about to start
Cheeks stretch, lips part.
A glimpse of the crooked front teeth
Fake smile, it is a facade lying beneath
One last final glance
before heading out to dance
I adjust my bottle-green dress,
and thoughtfully assess
There! Above my cleave, a peak of a tattoo
This should do
Open the bathroom door
and out onto the dance floor
How long has it been?
I lost count of the number of rum and gin
Wobbly steps
Where are my cigarettes?
Starting to see everything in twos
I can’t seem to stay upright on my shoes
Why did I want to do this?
I was desperate to feel some sort of bliss
Forget about the anger
And of the heart left out to canker
I didn’t want to feel alone
And worry about the unknown
Now, surrounded by the throng
grooving to the loud beats of the fucking song
Something is still amiss.
Can’t shake off feeling remiss
Let’s have another shot
These thoughts are getting my panties in a knot
One down
Take a few more to wipe off the frown
Oh! There you are
The pretty boy whose eyes reminds me of a star
Love that wide Cheshire grin
Messy hair and your chocolate brown skin
Let him pull me in for a dirty dance
I am shrouded by this lustful trance
More drinks come my way
As I continue to sway
Add in his intoxicating presence
I am starting to lose my sense
I know where this is going to lead
After all, I was the one to plant this seed
Somewhere in the back of my head, a doubt lingers
Muddled by the high awakened by his fingers
grazing the exposed skin of my lower back
I try to speak, my voice crack
I feel wonderful
Wanted and beautiful
I know it is instant gratification
can’t say no to his display of affection
So I let the night run its course
Tomorrow, there will be time to feel remorse.
Pause. Reminisce. Regret.
Put your clothes back on and learn to forget
