Zionism

written 17 May 2001 copyright © 2001-present James Sanghyun Han (a.k.a. steal this and DIE)


it's 1823
war rages in the Elephant Kingdom:

Pachydermia

this you said to me as you walked into my place of employ
and pointed to the elephant doll sitting on the counter

and we doubled over with stupid laughter into each other's embrace
startling customers
titillating co-workers
as we walked out arm in arm

it's 1 A.M.
we're in an all-night café sipping teas and discussing Zionism

you somewhat for, i strongly against

you were grinning and i grinning back as we waged this friendly war
and then we hopped back to your pad in a sleepy fog of mutual admiration

and we stumbled into your bed with a soft chuckle and a tangle of guy legs
weaving fingers
kissing lingers
with the windows opened wide as our mouths

but now it's the year 2001
it's 3:24 A.M., Pacific Standard Time

yet i am alert and aware
and you are alias alibi (otherwise elsewhere)

and i wish i were with you right now in Pachydermia
cause it's a beautiful country, even when it's war-torn


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