for Christina


when chameleon libertines tangle
rustling together
like a wonderful mouse
in some dark bush
poking their noses
into each others businesses
matching each other blush for blush
feeling caring pleasure everywhere
giggling about the patterns
from which they're freed
there is no kinship term for them

they're allowed to define themselves





 -MST

  22 June 1994
  Montana de Oro
  Shoemaker-Levy collision