a caterpillar just
hobbled my heart
its larva was a flood
passing in all directions
of my body parts
I didn’t know how to snap it
there was a thrill, I know
And I chilled every time
It went back and forth my heart
and you arrogant Caterpillar
looked at me with blind eyes
you were so closed to discern
that my heart was overwrought
each time you turned to me
your dense eyes
written 10/21/03