Watching horse whisperer

tame wild mustang.

.

Taming is complete

when horse allows

trainer to lift its leg.

.

Human relationships

work the same way.

.

Courtship is complete

when I allow you

to touch my face.

.

If I recoil,

you’ve failed.

.

Relationship is over

when you touch my face

and I feel nothing.

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Written at 1:27 at night, in my office, in Agoura Hills CA.