the wrestler
watching you wrestle
like some evil japanese sumo
and the southern announcer
screaming still for pearl harbour revenge
i think of the various holds you've had on me
the number of times you've had me down for the count
with my shoulders nailed to the canvas
and then with lotus blossom enthusiasm
letting me escape with soft kisses
watching you wrestle
with your arms in slings
i am amazed at the strength
of your well muscled eyes
and the way you bend hearts with your lips
watching you wrestle
i am enthused by the idea
of spending eternity locked in your full-nelson
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