amidst
the statues
of old men
children play

pigeons
ever hopeful
scrap about
amidst the acorns

a family
of four
plus one
take photo
after photo
to prove
they were here

Fabio
dozes on
ignoring the incentives
to smile

the parakeets
no longer sparkle
in the tree tops
long since migrated
south

but if you close your eyes
hold your breath
sit still
you ungrow
40 years

the kiss
o that kiss
my body
shere sparkles
in the sun

12/04/2013