I Don't Shave My Legs in the Winter

The winter cold

Causes goose bumps

In my limbs

I bring the water

To a boil

Yet no difference

Ever made

Shaving

With goose bumps

Increases inflammation

Decreases beautification

And stings,

Stings like a thousand

Mosquito bites

No matter gel or soap,

Conditioner or moisturizer

The results are the same:

Red, flaky—not silky smooth

There is no logic to it

Sin to shave in winter

I become a natural savage!

Hairs,

Everywhere!

I have

Mane for legs

I never

Shave them

In the winter

Flounce

Elated by your presence, I flounce clumsily towards your inviting arms. I love the way you smell and the way are the truly single most amazing person I have had the honor of encountering. You are sweet, lovely and strong. As I lay on top of your bare skin, I feel warmth that scrawls from deep beneath your soul and detains the raving self that is within me. You are complete, you are everything. You are mine. Alas, the informed scientist found the frustrated writer; we will conquer the world and live happily ever after.