Magdalene Carmen is a published poet, multi-disciplinary artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Womanhood (particularly expressed through sensuality & romantic love) is a central subject. More about Magdalene at magdalenecarmen.com
yesterday the song
you wrote and sang for me tore
through my dress. and there i was
again with you. in dearest
...
take me away
one day fast. screaming
red, i'd ride and ride and ride
with you. so electric wind
...
there is something
about you, before me, dressed.
the throbbing in my head
uncovering you unknowing.
...
your hands are filthy
with the manness i want against
my womanhood. touch my silk
china dirty, mark it with the distinction
...
we speak
love in english. we are weak
in love. straight-
A boy and english teacher twist-
...