Samoan man
Before there is desire
there was attraction
and I love the way
those warm eyes follow
me around
wherever I put this painting
I want a mug of
water
before I walk along
the beach
The tap is in the shower
and in it, modestly
soaping himself with
his togs on
Artistically challenging
lather bubbles all over
Pink soap
I should have sniffed
is a Samoan man
And I wish
he wasn't so helpful
jumping out
Becasue I'm not sure if
it's okay to say
You look great
Can I draw you?
He has a mate with him.
1991 acrylic on hardboard 600 x 900mm