Tales from a Bus Ride

Silent, Blonde

Silent, blonde
betrayed by roots
Slender nose
bridges the gap
between uncertainty of eyes
and the spreading epistle
at arm's length.

Mouth sucked
into a huddled pout
sometimes swallowed
or tasted
by the flicker
of a tongue that
sometimes spoke
sometimes slashed
and licked wounds
to savour pain.


Symmetry in Demi-Lotus

Leg posed
angled on the half-knee
pen poised
stilled while eyes see
scanning hollows
in faces
avoiding the full.


Tentative Post-Childhood

Clenched
warding passers
clinging
her lower lip
sensuous
pendulous.

Lashes flicked
flash avoidance.

Forefinger trace
a pulse
in her neck
a delicate confirmation
of continuance.


Hand Scuffed

Fingers interlock
easy on old grooves
Feet firm
rooted.

Knees bent
as a pedestal
for elbow architecture

Eyes glare
plate glass windows
black rimmed
denying doubt.