On Refusing Symbolism

On Refusing Symbolism

I want to write to you
my loves
yet find no words
to suit you all

I confess
I looked up
all my mythological references
for lack of a universal language, you see

there are no words

today my arm was cold
& so I tell you that I love you
but it isn't enough

ah, well

I can't shiver you all
with identical delights

this orgy
is like the others

I still must love you
one
by
one