there is a pretty woman walking
briskly, she darts by the apples
it is crowded with distracted shoppers
my boy’s hand is gripped in mine
she doesn’t look to either side
but briefly at her watch and a list
I notice her trendy high heels
and wonder if she has a date
maybe an appointment
to have her hair cut and styled
maybe it’s the first time they'll meet
or she's seeing an old client
I feel my ring with my thumb
reach to touch my son’s hair
he wrinkles his nose and
says “you’ll mess it up”
© june 2011 heather brager
There is an interesting aspect here with regard to you wondering if she's meeting someone for the first time, then later touching your ring, then one of your boys saying "you'll mess it up." Could easily be the wisdom of a child speaking about something other than hair.
ReplyDeleteBut not in this case. :)
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ReplyDeleteLoved this! You're quite observant and aware of your surroundings. I also love the sentiment between you and "your boy". :)
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