nude for thought

I lay naked in a ball

Our bodies don’t fit

One of three red flags

Along with sweat and tight hips


I jump naked into the river

Too young to fear cold

The heavy Spring sun sets

Our goosebumps touch, my heart froze


I sigh naked in a truck bed

On the side of the road

Love between my legs

So I don’t have to drive home


I sleep naked: a baby in the womb

You’re unexpected, I’m told

Hands extend to coax me out

They freeze mid-air--“One sec, I’m on the phone”


I melt naked in a bath

Finally alone

I dunk my head under

I drip water from my toes