one night stand
when our flesh rubbed hot
together in the cool dawn our souls found solace
quelling common curiosity
lonely pain its only catalyst
a vast expanse of mattress
from my sleeping accomplice
the night’s dark dolor dwarfed
inconsequent in that bright morning light
on the sidewalk shrinking shadows circled our feet
as the day dressed itself
a long friendship now forever informed
by our beautiful careless instant
