left surprised
to no surprise

as kaleidoscope lights
show your skirt of stripes
& peace sign eyes

It's over 30 years ago
but no matter where or when
I'd still feel out of place

perfection
caters itself to your grace

and no matter
where I look

I see you

it's taunting the way you
move

and even worse
when you're standing alone

because try
try
try
as a might

I couldn't bear the weight
of being so
small
in your eyes

so once more
I bask

in insignificance
and reluctance

a self-defeating
sore thumb

always out of place