Saturday, November 17, 2012

Expired


Prepped in wax,
my stomach trusses like a chicken
under my dusted, little, black dress,
while his eyes smolder her half buttoned shirt,
her flat chest that appetitizes his fingers
when she wants to crumble inside his palm.

She smirks at me across the table
where she possesses the muteness of his thumb
toothpicking drowned calamari in fire-breathing red,
and my eyes fuck the assassin’s scimitar
slaughtering my rare, filet in the window
behind her over-exposed neck.

My bitten tongue foreplays with tikal Malbec
as it bleeds like the carcass dropped
on my heavy, porcelain plate, and my fist stabs
each tender, juicy, bite slowly— twisting each tine,
deep into my serrated, tortured steer,
while her cow-skinned stilettos chew up his feet
below my chin and roast her rack of lamb
right in front of his processed pig.

And I wonder what he whispers to her
through his lips that have gorged on more than just my skin,
when he has ingested my erotic moans and molded caves into his dick.
I imagine it’s something more than my swine vile that quenches his thirst,
like a pedophile who strangles a cherry just to take its breath away,
like an apple devoured every spring. 

And I realize when her thighs begin to curd into cottage cheese,
his mouth will water for my home-made recipes.
She will mold like old  bread that will always expire
and he will chuck her in the garbage like the rest of his leftovers. 


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

What Causes Epilepsy?

Don't hold it in:)


Restaurant Review






Delight Your Taste Buds Craving Thai
                                                                                By Jami Miller
            Hidden in the Douglasville Promenade Plaza located at 2911 Chapel Hill Rd. the Taste of Thai will satisfy any stomach grumbling for Thai cuisine.
            No reservations are needed for this casual dining experience that stands out for its bold curries and friendly service.  The Taste of Thai provides well prepared dishes with generous portions at reasonable prices.  Each dish averages $9 to $15.
            Sat and greeted immediately, I first noticed how clean this establishment was.  The servers bus the tables immediately after each guest leaves.  The floor didn’t have a spot on it and the bathrooms were filled with all the necessities.  The restaurant almost looked brand new but Cindy Barnes has operated and owned the Taste of Thai for over nine years now.
            Although small and simply decorated, the atmosphere of the Taste of Thai is extremely relaxed.  The layout of the tables doesn’t provide too much privacy, however they are spread out enough not to be crowded.  Dim lighting and quiet sounds of wind-chimes float in the background providing the perfect setting for lunch with friends, a date or just a nice dinner out.
            I first ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from their limited beer and wine selection, but with over 252 items on the menu, I found it hard to decide what to order to eat.
            I started with the Thai Spring Rolls as an appetizer.  They were crispy on the outside and full of flavor on the inside.  The Thai sweet and sour sauce served with the spring rolls added a hint of sweetness to the already delicious dish.
            Every lunch entrée at the Taste of Thai begins with an amazing chicken coconut soup made with mushrooms, scallions, chicken and coconut milk.  Each ingredient complimented one another and was evenly distributed in every taste.
            For the entrée, I sampled the cashew-nut chicken and the spicy garlic chicken.  Both entrees came with steamed, white rice, were extremely flavorful, not too spicy but had a subtle kick to them.  The moist and tender chicken combined with the fresh vegetables infused in the sauces well.  Both dishes had a great blend of spices balanced with sweetness and salt.
            Justin Stewart, a first-time diner, described his experience as “absolutely amazing.”  He also said, “Everything is fresh, sautéed perfectly and still has a nice bite.”
            The service was pleasant from the moment I walked in the door until the moment I left.  I was instantly greeted with a smile and I felt welcomed.  Ronny Saechang, our server, was knowledgeable and described the dishes thoroughly.  He was very professional and our drinks never went empty.
            Saechang has worked at the Taste of Thai now for over seven years and said, “It’s the best place to work.  I would never serve anywhere else.  It’s a good environment.  The customers are great and we have a good owner.”
            The Taste of Thai serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.  The hours of operation fall between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays but is closed on Mondays.

Underwear



My sister does not entertain silk threads. 
She rejected lime-green, laced pantyhose 
for rumps years ago. She doesn’t pick cotton
like grandma did to hide the fields.
My sister has been known to scream 
at zipped skin.

Suspicion



Shut doors are not quite shut
Behind closed doors that choose their battles
                      
Wisely. Open doors that can be shut
Are oftentimes waiting to be closed.

Although the windows peek behind
The keyhole safely outside, the door

Is the only one who knows the warmth.
The windows rumor the knocker,

Split the wood, bobby pin the metal,
However they never turn the knob

Quite enough to unlock the tongue.

I bet you didn't know this?

A Song I Have Learned to Live By

What My Father Taught me and What My Mother Gave Me


Chalked to glide between my black, acrylic,
my father armored me with a pool-que
when I was ten, taught me to splatter plastic
and resin across slate like a black widow
exploding during labor.




I never had to shop
for beautiful, brown eyes,
wavy, auburn strands of pale complexion.
I never had to worry about another woman
wearing my mother.



November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month

Epilepsy is diagnosed in more people in the United States than cerebral palsy, Parkinson's Disease,  multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorders combined.  Please help to spread awareness and show support this month by wearing purple and check out the Epilepsy Foundation of America for more information on how you can help!