untitled rengay

by

Corinne Cullina, Erin Wyant, Alisha Goebel, Allison Lingren, and Traci Rapp

atop the church bell
the sentry dove
warming three eggs

a nudged leafing, falling
caught in the statue's hand

barefoot
tufts of green push up
through her toes

her flaxen brow raised
drinking in the sun

closing her eyes,
her wings emerge
allowing her heart to fly

scared of her feelings--
she gives up what she wants

In the last
moment of peace
she lingers

the wind silently
caressing her cheek

the spring wind,
           - and our toes
pushing the porch swing

the smell of rain
drips from the Naked ladies

from the bus
children run and jump
puddles splashing

mother sighs at the door
dreading muddy foot prints

individually wrapped
three chocolaty smiles
moon pies

belly aches and jammies
time for bed

on the other side
of the tracks
lights still on

laying their money down
stakes never been higher

Sue folds his hand
as The Gambler  
starts to play

Across the bar a stripper
slaps the businessman

relaxing after work
the spectator watches
her lifesavings drown away

in the far corner
he juggles his life as well

in the aspirin bottle
his wife finds
his wedding ring

She grabs her car keys
And tightens her robe

Holding the car door
Her tears fall in
A puddle of moonlight

She slams the door shut
As he stumbles up the drive

The taxi driver shakes his head
As he pulls away
From the unfolding scene

Skyscrappers loom in the dawn
As the driver checks his watch