In the next startling chapter, ladylike,
you lower your original body onto me
while helicopters whirr
wonderfully overhead

now that this has started many other things must end
wonderful things that have been happening must stop
many horrible things that have no significance must also cease

(before such dramatic lovemaking starts inside)
helicopters plunge into the tall grasses, breaking

everyone sleepily running
for the life of a horrible baby
suckled like a root in the air

children on the shingles
grab their garbage bags
and hop
into some garbage air

it's a seething ride down

with pebbles already
imprinted on the palms of their hands