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.