Crank (Crank 1)

Adam and I eased down to the far lane.

Okay, little girl. Ready to party?

I was ready to take a big bite

of freedom before my time was up.

You gotta be sure.

Mom expected me home in ten

days. Of course, I was sure.

Let’s hit the back room.

We ducked behind a stack

of crates, sat on the floor.

You really never tried this?

Like magic, a mirror and

razor blade appeared.

You’re gonna love it. You’ll see.

I watched him pour powder,

yellowish white.

It will take you to heaven.

Used the blade to chop the chunks

fine, draw two crooked lines.

Make you want to fly all night.

He held the mirror to my face,

handed me a sawed-off straw,

Make you want to make love to me.

Just Before the Drop

You know how you

stand and stand and stand

in line for the most

gigantic incredible roller

coaster

you’ve ever dared attempt.