Sex Ruins the Best of Friendships
By: David Antony

J
ets of water geyser up; Pressurized and forced From beneath steel grating, Rusting a sickly orange. Flakes peel of leperously Washed away by the falling waves.

Powerful streams crest, Transfixed for a moment, Unable to rise further. Tumble with massive thuds Against cold cobbled stones.

Strong breezes sweeps A sheet of fluid my way, Propelling chlorine stench. Heavy mist beats across my brow, Smacking chilling water against Cotton, wrinkle resistant, khaki Dry clean only pants.