by Jaylani Loveday
what an awful thing to go through
though I may be the only one
I believe that what you say is true
you amaze me – no! don’t stop coming
to our sessions. transference happens
we’ll work through it together
the court case will soon be over
in the meantime, come to my place
my wife and I will distract you
we’ll sip tea, stroll along the beach
we can meditate. you do know
I studied with Thich Nhat Hanh?
here she is, my lovely wife
how about a bike ride? you can
borrow hers, she won’t mind
come, sit with me by the lagoon
she’s going away soon. can I call you?
when I get lonely?
is it too late?
are the babies asleep?
when can I see you next?
go to the caravan, alone
phone sex will release this tension
with no bad karma
my wife is suspicious, babe
I need you. please convince her
there is nothing between us
good girl, you did so well!
now lie here, face down
spread your legs like this
let’s run away to an ashram.
leave your kids. I’ll end my marriage
baby, we could be so happy
oh! you disappoint me
you know I only ever wanted
the very best for you
Jaylani Loveday (she/they) is a queer writer and photographer living the simple life in the south of Tasmania, Australia. She is the Founding Editor of ‘Tulip Wolf Journal’ and currently learning how to grow vegetables, write novels and build furniture.
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