From the Fishouse

I

—This morning I read in the Times
the Book Review section—
—the average speed of ejaculation

II

is 28 Miles Per Hour—
—How fast must thoughts come then?
I hadn’t even finished the sentence—

III

—and already: every detail perfect, I’m testing
a working model—
—all that velocity in such close quarters!

IV

Why did I think of you then—
—That you could have that much speed in you!
I wouldn’t want to be in the path—

V

—of a Volkswagen at that speed
and you’d get a ticket if a strict cop clocked you—
—at that clip in a school zone

VI

why did reading that—
—in an instant deliver
one more way to want you—quick coalescent liquid you?