My Policeman

by Bethan Roberts

you know how hard it is to look away when you see something you want.

Yep

Conventions, other people’s opinions, the law, all appear laughable in the face of your desire, your drive to reach your love.

Yep

in the blissful moment when anything’s possible, there’s no need for words.

I remember this!

Being naked just reminds you you’re alone.

One learns to live as one can.”

It was the relief of it

all, and the wonder of it, and the disappointment.

I’ve always found too much socializing very tiring,

Me, too!

If I were to touch this wound, to probe its boundaries, it would never heal.

SMH