Ignorant Privilege

places between. sunken tethers. 
voices in skin. quiet and absolute.

too close to see. too far to reach. 
a murder of consent.

a bargain with time. 
far too reliant on the generosity of trust.

worn dresses. spent by grief. 
sold just the same.

the auction of time 
unmoved by our shame. 

the solvency of touch. 
boasts its detours. 

a curious refuge
in empty pockets. 

a series of loose zippers
chewing on nothing.