1
the jewel -
small fears
that necklace,
brooch-fastened,
or pierced ear
ordinary,
reliably
present
2
the flush -
you just enough
axially off,
wobbling
indeterminately
3
the flange -
terminal
rib, collar or rim,
smells of hypocrisy
held in
4
the drum -
vigilant,
animal longing,
an incessantly
hungry hole
5
the veil -
through which all women
sense all things
that
define
surround
6
the candle -
that illuminates
but never warns,
the cave companion
enticement
7
the word -
abused
relocks
the box
fled from,
too late