"[These poems] are made only of words, phrases, and fragments taken from sex toy sales copy. They are intended to be read as a group or in groups rather than one at a time." -Betty Scott
Machines of Loving Grace
1
lifelike godlike
beyond anything humanly possible
a spine like memory foam
plus it has a sense of humor
this silken soft sturdy hero
2
it offers comfort amplified
complete with warm skin
intricately sculpted with
bursting veins and muscles like
a bodybuilder would have
3
resembling an accordion
its discreet enhancement
got the moves
it won’t have to fumble
it’s a knight in shining armor
4
with trembling fingertips
probe the curved tab
rotating and squirmy yet
offering a hands-free hold
oh the shimmery pearl beast
5
scentless tasteless
puffy arms extend to
tell you high praise
and form a complete snuggle blanket
a crazy appreciation bear hug
6
hollow inside with long ticklers
jumping harmonious effectively engineered
transmits effective vibration under
a skin-like surface
your backlit soda shop partner
7
two motor dream jelly and
pliable dots line nonporous eggs
the ergonomic lavender is
more than a man
a cliché wildcat buzzing with talent
8
become great friends
develop imagination without sacrifice
weighted and shaped ideally
to maintain the fantasy
pick this purple star
9
temperature contrast
and first time spice
when you flex backwards
you’ll fall in love with
a maximum trust partner
10
it can safely be worn for hours at a time
even with the glow in the dark addition
hand blown glass with gripping factor 20
and versatile wiggle is a rare find
like a small malleable woman
11
experience an original sensation
slipping away in the shower
with an overly silken memory chip
a mind glides across hot water
the emperor shudders
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Betty Scott is a lifelong Illinoisan who writes book reviews, poetry, and fiction. Her work has appeared in publications such as Books & Whatnot, Three Percent, Literary Orphans, and Slipstream.