Curled next to me in the stabbing dark. Shampoo fragrance molds itself to crease in unseen sheets. Sun peels ribbons revealing grass nested in dissolving stripes of snow. Palm trees slant, border of parade. Miami route iced with skyscrapers, colored lights.
Suits reveal full cuts of light.
Long limbs intend, protracted and flush, contour of serrated shapes. Shards of clock-glass splayed in card player's grin. Metal prongs clap edges of cards that slap in succession. I won't go to bed if you don't ask me. This doesn't happen if you're asleep.