ricky-racked headboard
carries the centurions
history-conception is
that respite between sliding slats
delicately positioned
so as to not scuff vanilla hardwood.
she hates laminate surfaces.
scratching her head
remembers mother
a father - the world
where sex did not exist.
little soldier lifts unsoiled
feet towards a heaven
compares toes-singing piggies
she's demonstrating wrinkles
why they are special
loves expose’ of person.
he chuckles and grabs
at plastic photos before
poking silent cheeks
miere…miere, smiling
with her barely lit eye.
century half past the hour
and there's life asking to live again.
(Copyright © Donna L. Quesinberry-2009)
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