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Could I have my penis back?
I mean, could I have my penis back, please?
From the day I met you, I knew you'd hold the thing
in escrow
but it's been years since you've asked for a deposit
and even your withdrawals are fewer and farther between
so I ask you,
with a clear conscience
and a sense of futility:
may I please have my penis returned to me?

This is not a thing I ask lightly
as a master of territorial pissings
I was pleased to have you maintain my happiest possession
my greatest gift.
But times have changed
and, for the first time in weeks – months – years
I see a use for that which you have kept safe.
I want it back.
I want to get back in the game.
You can help.
If necessary, consider it a loan.
I'll give my penis to you any time you want.

But for now, I would appreciate it
if you could give back what was once mine
I won't abuse it much this time
if you give it up, it'll be sublime, divine
I will not whine
I would think it very kind
if you would please, please PLEASE
return my penis to me.