Love Poem: The Face Wash
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Written by: Chicano Eddie

The Face Wash

"THE FACE WASH"


nothing to wear with her to bed.
she’s got a nighty on, the kind I like.
my stomach touches her lower back.
it’s happened: 
I’m thinking of marriage.

I didn’t expect perfection.
slowly, the imperfection shows and then
it’ll never stop.
still, marriage didn’t seem so bad.

a roof.
animals.
her trips to buy items for my lunch 
and dinner.

Eddie Vineland was losing the grip on
his balls and I certainly thought of
letting go.


By: Chicano Eddie