Stretch, stretch, yes, that's it. Just a little further. Was that your spleen? Nod once for no and go bug-eyed for yes. Oh good, I was worried. Now. Bend that arm around. Just a little more to go, come on, work with me. Did you hear that pop? We are making progress. Let's take a short break. I want to talk about duct tape. What does it taste like? I don't know. I thought you would be the person to ask. It looks chewy. I imagine it tastes like glue. And why is it always silver? Good point. Maybe most ducts are silver in nature. Shall we move on? You have lovely knees. Most men don't. Either they are knobbly or dimpled, never quite right. Honey! I have found your patella. That was easier than I thought. What did that feel like? It said in the book that this could be permanent. Irreversible. Some things science can't undo, it seems. I am getting sweaty, you? I can't tell. It's all very wet in here. Did you know I have a tattoo? It is on the underside of my tongue. Getting it done. Know how that hurt? Actually, it even tickled a little. I know. You are thinking, a hammer and sickle? How very evil empire, right? No, they are just my two favourite things. I grew up on a farm. More like an abattoir actually. So, how are we doing? Do you still believe in till death do us part?
Marriage is Binding
Dave Oprava is a writer and poet living in Wales. He has been, will be, published on Thieves Jargon, Pequin, Sein und Werden, amongst others. He writes because...