Neighbourhood Girl

it’s the girl from yesterday
in what she wore yesterday
in what she took my breath away

an assortment of pens to capture her with
to cap and uncap
until I have a hold of her
until she’s in my grip

as securely, as hopelessly
as I am in her grip

her hold upon me
is achieved without effort
without her being at all aware


© Obediah Michael Smith, 2008
7:05 p.m. 08.07.08