Transparent Words - Poetry

 

jumpstart

By Donna Michelle Hill

 
I know he's in there
I see him through his living room window
sitting on his couch
across the cul-de-sac from me
just can't tell whether he's
young or old.
small pleasures. who knows
maybe he needs a jumpstart.
some days in long pajamas I go get the
morning paper
gingerly edging my bare feet along
the gravel driveway
to the front corner of the house
white scratched and rusted
mailbox. but this time
my night shirt seems a little
too short
especially for reaching out
accidentally riding the frilled border
higher up my bare ass.
oh well, nothing left to do but
sheepishly smile.
maybe he needs a
jumpstart
to his day.
 
 

 

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