1 Dec 2005, 12:53am
Writing
by David


From the Dollhouse

Barbie’s running
away from the trailer-park     in her pyjamas
turning before Ken
ripped panties     stealth mind     Beretta uncocked
(like a turtle
on her back)

it will take a few weeks
before the Scotch
goes
(back on the turtle)
a hiatus
in the trial

they’re     exhausted

they’ve studied the trends
sucked the coals
sent for an ambassador
of goodwill

the arm was returned
with black fingers

it said “ardor”
it said “tapas”

they
believed it