i have picked five books
three dresses and a pair of shorts
the extra room in my suitcase
i have filled with
your breasts
your hips
the flat planes of you
the arch of ribs
your iron blood
40 teaspoons of salt
the fine angel hairs
at the back of your neck

i have picked five books
three dresses and a pair of shorts
i have also packed you
so please help me,
when i arrive,
unpack you