HE SAW BONNIE PARKER.A Poem by Terry CollettA MAN SEES BONNIE PARKER IN A SUPER STORE.He saw you Bonnie Parker Pushing a trolley in the Superstore, down the aisle Of cereals, cakes and cookies, Wearing a black beret, white Coat, black dress that came To the ankles, black shoes like Grandmother once wore years Before. He followed you along The aisle where you paused and Stared at beefsteaks and pork Chops. Your fingers lifted and Turned around, your eyes peering At price and weight. You dropped The items in the trolley, then walked On, your a*s swaying slightly as he Followed close behind, wondering How ghosts can still touch and feel, How sexy you can still seem like Some half remembered dream He Stopped and watched as you leaned Over the cheeses and delicatessens, Fingers hovering over the choice and Brands, your leg lifting slightly as you Leaned down to reach. Part of him Wanted to touch your arm, to speak, To say, Hello, but he did nothing, said Nothing just watched and stared, he May have wanted to Kiss you, if he Had guts or dared. He saw you Bonnie Parker, with your dark beret pushed To the back of your head, your hands Gripping the trolley, then you was gone, Kaput, defunct, back with the dead. © 2011 Terry Collett |
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Added on January 21, 2011 Last Updated on January 21, 2011 Tags: MAN, BONNIE PARKER, 1934, 2011 AuthorTerry CollettUnited KingdomAboutTerry Collett has been writing since 1971 and published on and off since 1972. He has written poems, plays, and short stories. He is married with eight children and eight grandchildren. on January 27t.. more..Writing
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