her hand
sat
across from
mine
as the other
pulled at my
sleeve
we were
headed to another
place another
time
i noticed
her polish
was starting to
chip away
little pieces
of red or burgundy
flecks
sat atop her
pants leg
she’d whisper
words in my ear
from time to time
i think she was wondering
what was on my mind
or if i was paying attention
and i’d remind her
that we were
headed to another
place
another
time
