THE GRAMERCY HOTEL
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THE GRAMERCY HOTEL

(5/23/03)

I. In Public

He didn’t want her to feel restricted

when they were together. In public,

as always, he told her to take it off –

what was underneath - the layers;

more complicated than you can imagine.

When she returned from the bathroom

there were people watching – the two

undergarments stuffed inside her purse.

If they only knew …

She felt vulnerable - she told him – she missed him

all week long. He told her he wanted to see her –

like this – opening up. He felt comfortable - with her –

he could be himself. Special, isn’t it –

thrilling – the way he liked to watch her;

revealing herself to him; backsliding -

blushing – burning – barefaced – his fingers –

fucking - that’s what they were doing.

What are you looking at?

II. Untitled

They were two very different people –

in the elevator. When no one was watching,

she unbuttoned her blouse. His lips felt good

kissing her like that. On the eighteenth floor,

he told her to touch herself – in a private place –

in front of a mirror - in a dead end hallway -

the master and his masterpiece; “Untitled” –

“Work In Progress” – “Woman In Fishnet Stockings” –

(ageless) - “Man In Baseball Cap.” Just like a boy,

he was curious. He wanted to see everything,

feel everything, touch everything.

And then nothing…. The next day.

As if it never happened. Business as usual.

“Untitled - Pain.” In his office again.