walk a waiting wishing rope
spell a sound of drying glances
searing cries and taped romances
simple pebble, simple hope

walk a tendon, taut and strong
fascia gleam organic pride
butcher takes these things in stride
"haughty beef won't last too long"

walk a kissing licking thing
sidewalk shudders at its touch
rabbit cowers in its hutch
morning birds afraid to sing

walk a lover to his end
leather hoodwink fastened tightly
manic headsman smiling sprightly
play, rewind, rewind, suspend