Thursday, January 23, 2014

shoes



Macy’s sales rack

I keep the shoes
on my side
of the bed
just in case
I want
to strap them on
for you

Two women
came before me
Young
and flexible

There was one pair
left in my size
I couldn't possibly wear these
I protested
Oh, you will
they said.


Eyes



Eye

So you know
we are disappearing

Gravelled folds
keep
the silence