new muscle

i'm lifting
weights to
gain your approval,
veins are popping
out of my head
and arms. i am
a spaghetti mill
of sinew and cut
muscle, i am
tanned too,
glistening
with body oils,
butters, assorted
ointments and
enhancing
goos. the mirror
is my friend again.
i'm almost in love
with me and totally
losing interest
in you.