Poem for Gina
for G.M.L.

no gun required, already inspired
by almost white hands
by pretty plastic ring

not a wedding band, she assured me

though it's on that finger

I always need to examine her closely
examine her swiftly
go over her with my eyes

I am not intimidated, she assured me

feeling the need to apologize
for too intense attention

I had to tell her
that I tremble
to look at her


© Obediah Michael Smith, 2009
4:55 p.m. 22.04.09