We are all diced up
boiled individuals, you know,
the irresistible Russian Salad
ready to fulfill hungry ogles.
Our senses have long been wedged
as in viscid mayonnaise
our frames
cleaned and coated
to spice up
a mouth watering dinner,
but have you seen the price tag?
You pretend
to look the other way
yet your jaws get tightened
breath fumes
lips stiffen
Your hand feels
the skin over cheekbone
and you seem to shift your weight
on the other leg.
