Saturday, September 10, 2011

NY Baby


Wide itself couldn’t have missed the wanton gaze amidst their lashes
Air drew no ticket to wait in line for the next stop
Brown saw brown to clasp themselves for this time
Nothing was planned for this collision

Song birds wore coats to float on dry air That skimmed the lips of a silent tune
Retiring crickets kicked two more legs just to make the dead space alive
But why would nature peek at the 11th hour?

Could no second wait?
Why didn’t fleeting feet trip on the cord that joined these 2
Where could the police have gone for this moment?
Sweet agony was in the air but only nature could care

Chattering teeth would ask for smoke breaks
But drew bluff as they’d face the wind every now and then
Stupid twisting and turning would make restless legs restless
When all knew what not to do but did it

Useless words
Serious faces
Observation ceremonies and pedestrian recruits
All led to the sudden moment that even new brides hadn’t a clue

Fresh breath... now nothing is said
Fresh breath... now all is thought
Fresh breath... now its happening again...NY BABY! That’s NY for you.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Its actually interesting how all together I am able to see a different side to the poet through this pIece . Its refreshing in that aspect ! And a good write leonidas !