my year as a nude model

i made a little

extra

cash while in college

being a nude

model

for art classes.

it was cold at times

in the winter

semester,

and sometimes students

would point

and laugh,

but i pressed on.

sitting on hard

tables,

and not being able to

move if i had

an itch somewhere.

sometimes

i'd get a rash from

all the cleaning

fluids used on the floors

and desks.

i couldn't even wear

socks.

it was difficult when

i sat on

gum occasionally

and they had to call a nurse.