I am ravenous

Your eyes are full of 

Another hour of video games

and one more glass of scotch. 

No glint of want

or panties dropping to the floor

or bones banging against headboards.

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The pyro in me is gasping.

I need flames to breathe,

Gusts of cinders to mount,

And you’ve grown cold 

As a forgotten fireplace 

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I want just one fierce moment,

Like I’m dehydrated and just

want one more sip of water,

But all it does is remind me

just how damned thirsty I am. 

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I am ravenous for your attention.