no

do i have to belt you?
to overcome a bubbling
or are my words enough
to staunch the flowing
from leaking fountains
pleasure is never free,
even when it is a gift.
beg me with honeysuckle
pollination. allergies.
only believe in denial.
muscle tension, hunger.
dew’s wetter than rain.
desperate questions tie
barricade tape tighter.
no. a complete sentence
the longer we wait here
clock hands move slowly
waiting, praying on the
dripping limestone tile
a sacrifice in purpose.
release is for the weak
but you are strong, no?
every drop metered out.
are you grasping at it?
there isn’t a shortage.
don’t ask me again, now
you know my answer love
age years in the bottle
our flavor concentrates
only believe in denial.