book of longing

ah. that.

that's what i was so disturbed

about this morning:

my desire has come back, and i want you again.

i was doing fine,

i was above it all.

the boys and girls were beautiful

and i was an old man, loving everyone.

and now i want you again,

i want your absolute attention,

your underwear rolled down in a hurry

still hanging on one foot,

and nothing on my mind

but to be inside

the only place

that has

no inside,

and no outside.

book of longing ~ leonard cohen