You stand
in grey suede heels
Calves tightened taut; one foot
calm asunder
I admire
your sculptured form, fine fashioned fettle
whole body stayed
in
surprise
contrast
to your battle face
A light
Her veins course formaldehyde, green against paper skin. I flick my lighter; try blind the apparition. Blind – before it skitters across my mind, leaving me gasping, choking...
Eating
The children opposite me are eating cars, bikes and people. Whole buildings and parks – there’s no escape. “Columbus is next!” “Umm” “Rrrunh”...