the distance

she won't let you fall in love
with her.
she keeps you
at a safe
distance.
three cushions to the left.

just far enough to wonder
what it might
be like
to kiss her, or to apply
baby oil all over her body.

wait a minute.

you realize quickly
that you shouldn't
think these things,
or say them out loud.
heaven forbid
the truth be known.