only for defense, like a power ranger

rapt defense

1.

eve's apples--

green and smooth 

as deep glass

in the hand.

that wrongful

bite--

the slight, slow motion

of the 

wondering head

in taking away

the flesh

between teeth.

forever parting

with itself

like thick salty space.

2.

smell of dryer sheets,

cigarettes,

stones, 

those in shade 

and sun:

rapunzel alone

with her braid.

seduce me,

solitude--wrap me

in your 

tart juice.