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Sparkler?

Independence Day

You sashayed down a gangway raised
for the day over the concrete stucco (the place
that normally held the tether ball pole, just a hole now
covered), people sweating hot dogs beneath
a salt white sky as
you pivoted in your brand new suit like
the Misses on TV–Hawaii Maryland Maine–
your hands carefully cupped over
that bit at the back of upper thighs
that was fat on everyone, your smile careless of
missing teeth (baby incisors last to go) quietly
beseeching the judges for the sash, to pick you
as someone’s
idea of beautiful, someone
besides your mother–it would make her
so happy; you too
maybe.

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I am posting the above draft poem for dVerse Poets Pub Open Link night, hosted by the wonderful Claudia Schoenfeld.  Check dVerse out!  And Claudia!  And if you have time over the holiday, check out my books!  Children’s counting book 1 Mississippi -for lovers of rivers, light and pachyderms,  Going on Somewhere, poetry, or  Nose Dive, a very fun novel that is perfect for a pool or beachside escape.  

Nose Dive is only 99 cents on Kindle – so if you want to make someone happy–i.e. me – take the risk!  Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download the software to your computer!  Plus if 99 cents is too much – just let me know, and I’ll be happy to set up some sort of free day or coupon. Thanks much and have a wonderful 4th.