6 alarm fire

Did you see it? Clink, clink, clink…boom Flames swirling up black steps shattering windows, blurring streets A rattling in riveted steel legs Piped fingers tightening as knuckling white steam wraps around long whistling poles  It was a clear Friday, a sliced pineapple sun topped whip cream clouds as lush lime bushes were mistily perfumed by … Continue reading 6 alarm fire

Going Out Again

Hurry up, it’s at7 P.M., Park Slope Exit the showerDry your hair Then get dressedgrab your coat You are alwayshot then cold I’ll feed themand lock up Next train’s soonBrooklyn ride down for an eveningof chilled drinks French Moroccan tonightplates are ready waiting for mouths,digging silver forks laughter’s been orderedunlimited courteous pours remember those daysthey’ll … Continue reading Going Out Again

RP: The Routine

Here we are againrocking left to rightriding on the old trembling railswatching sweaty strap-hangersscurry for personal purse spacefamiliar noise cancelling tunesplaying in my earsas I sit, hopingthe doors open upsomewhere new By Amaury