ears perked, neck stretched
the rustle of the hem of my dress
drip drop, pitter patter
catching sweat mapping the lines of my neck
humming, drumming –
there’s a parade in the cavity of my chest
a hard squint, a long stare
and the world came to a standstill
Apr 13, 2025
Apr 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM UTC
ears perked, neck stretched
the rustle of the hem of my dress
drip drop, pitter patter
catching sweat mapping the lines of my neck
humming, drumming –
there’s a parade in the cavity of my chest
a hard squint, a long stare
and the world came to a standstill