Summer Stormy Weather
of L.M.M.

like someone deaf
all manner of hurtful, offensive things,
about them, against them, said in their presence
unable to wipe a smile away

still able to get a sack of mangos
perfume from which, fill an old house
with new air, with new atmosphere


© Obediah Michael Smith, 2007
5:55 p.m. 25/07/07