the retreat

you sign up
for a religious retreat
out in the woods
across three
states. you feel
that it might be
good for you,
get you back on track
with being the person
you really are
deep inside this pair
of leather pants
you are wearing.
already you start
to worry about if
there is a starbucks
nearby.
maybe you shouldn't
do this.
you haven't been to
confession since
you were thirteen,
and virtually
sinless. a lot
has happened since
then. to say the least.
but maybe there will
be some
attractive vulnerable
women there.
crying women, you
think. you are a good
listener. you can
help them.
you can do this. but
maybe you should shave
first, take
a shower.