Tuesday 18 October 2011

The importance of good breeding

You hold your knife and fork like this,
working from the outside in,
naturally.
You sit like this, 
legs neatly crossed
and you speak about appropriate things
like the theatre 
or your favourite rioja.
You definitely don't talk about sex
or money 
and heaven forbid you should say "fuck".
You articulate conversation,
making sure not to offend 
and everything appears charming.
Oh yes, 
you fulfill all 
the little requirements
and perform superbly.
But behind closed doors 
when night comes 
and the sky is still,
I'll smile at you with  painted parted lips 
and you'll go all the way down.

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