Masturbation

Pleasure plays no part
in this expo of
inadequacy;

every orgasm
is a prayer, faithless
but fiercely profound:

please, send me someone.

–Gareth Trew

Gareth Trew is a young, Australian poet who lives in a state of constant confusion. As well as creative writing, he is keenly interested in the performing arts — particularly acting, though he does dabble in directing on occasion and likes to think he can sing. He is also a Contributing Editor for The Missing Slate.