John Budan

Awakening

Near the ruins of Chichen Itza, the humid air of the lush tropical jungle resembles a snowstorm as millions of white-lined Sphinx moths spin and flutter through the light of a full moon. With darkness the flowers of the plumeria trees release a strong aroma that is mistaken for nectar, causing the hungry insects to frantically pollinate. The erotic scents of jasmine, gardenia, and citrus also awaken our carnal desires and saturate our embraces.

evening scents
jasmine, gardenia, citrus . . .
your bedraggled hair
lacing
our pillows

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About the Author

John Budan has published widely. He lived in France where he found his alter ego Guignol in Paris at the Jardin du Luxembourg.