Breastfeeding a newborn

Suck, baby. Undulate
your tongue along
my flesh and chomp
me with your gums. Stare
at my armpit, and flick
your black-pool eyes about.
Drain me until you doze.
Consume me until you sleep.
Just leave me
one hand free.

First published in An Endless Afternoon

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