One french fry remains
on the plate. I paid for the
french fries. I eat it.
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Cold Hearted
Watching ice skaters
fall down, covering my laughter
with a gloved hand.
West-Facing Window
Commotion in the
hallway. Co-workers gather
to view the sunset.
Light Refreshments
Early morning staff
meeting: We slowly peel oranges,
trying not to disrupt.
Window Dressing
As I step out of
the shower, a streak of sunlight
enters the bathroom.
Seasonal Shift
My friend’s house: The whole
living room rearranged to
make room for the tree.
Black Cape
Woman runs out of
the salon with foils in her
hair, pays her meter.
GPSless
Squinting to read the
directions I scribbled on
a post-it note, turning.
Curb Enthusiasm
Sound of trash bin wheels,
rolling to the end of the
driveway. Early morning.
Hidden Agenda
Steam from cooking rice
fogs up the kitchen window,
increases privacy.
In the Doorway
At the pagan book
store: the tarot reader and
the shopkeeper smoke.
Common Cargo
Parking lot of the
park. Coming in and out of
cars: dogs and strollers.
Test Run
First time using a
new blender. Approaching the mix
button, my finger shakes.
Women’s Spa
Out of the corner
of my eye, staring at other
ladies’ tattoos, judging.
Close Proximity
Chatting around a
pool table: We duck and move
out of the cue’s way.
Winter Loser
Work hasn’t begun
and already the sun seems
to be setting. Ouch.
