How To Seduce A Soldier by Megan Falley

How To Seduce A Soldier by Megan Falley:

afteryoupoems:

after April Ranger

Find out how to say bird in his language.
On the top of the mountain, point to yourself,
and say the word. Then rip off your bra
and throw it into the abyss.
On the bus, while the other tourists
slip in their earbuds, enjoy their own private
concerts, sit next to him and ask about
his gun. When you see a tank outside
the big window, curl closer. 
Remember, you are scared.
When the guide tells you not to shave
before entering the sea, that the salt
content is so high your body will feel
like it is made of cuts, shave anyway. Be smooth 
for him while the other girls stubble. Live
with what you’ve done. This is why
they call the water Dead.
Look at you, Queen of Sacrifice.
While the other girls get too drunk, 
you only pretend. Mime for him 
that you want his room key, then feel 
him slip the sweaty plastic in your hand. 
Knock on his door and let him smuggle you in.
Don’t you love being so against
the rules? Isn’t a hand over your mouth
what you know most about love?
And don’t you feel beautiful here? 
This man who undresses you even though
he doesn’t know the things you can do
with language. And when he’s inside you,
like the horse entering Troy, all the men
he’s killed will fall out inside you too.
And you will have no doubt
he believes in war.

But when the other girls ask about it,
be loyal to the country.
Say you liked it. Say he was gentle.
Say you understood 
every word.