hasn't earned a title.

Silver rope roses
draped
down
back
burn against fire surface.
Needle lips burrow beneath bones--
push and explore
write in ruby photos.
Seek validation-- shutter sigh
forgetting sleep-uttered words.

Actresses and models.

She is
anemone stare in lens
anticipation--
contrapposto
melting to meet demands.
Ink scars canvas
requesting analysis--
exploration. Fingertips along the seams
electrify capillaries.
Explode.
He whispers--
burgundy taffeta becomes a blanket.

in print baby skin
born