Going Out
Soak
in bath,
shave legs smooth.
Clean
teeth, cream
face and body. Continue reading “Going Out”
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Going Out
Soak
in bath,
shave legs smooth.
Clean
teeth, cream
face and body. Continue reading “Going Out”
Red tulip.
A floral film star
striking an ingénue pose
in the heady world of the spring garden.
At the start of a burgeoning career
petals are pulled in tight and demure.
The next day a pout appears
and the next a big, blousy smile
ruby lips flashed wide in the spotlight.
But as with every ageing beauty
stardom fades and character parts
become du jour,
a backdrop for the bluebells,
until tired and yellowing
it’s put out of its misery and replaced.
Red shoes calling to me
through the window
glossy and sleek
pretty black bows.
Kitten heels purring sweetly
on the display
try me buy me
take me with you. Continue reading “Red Shoes”