Alyse Chinnock
Don't Walk, Run
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USD $7.00
17 pages Released July 2020 A girl. . .a body. . .a witness. . .an interview. . .a hair-raising read. |
Excerpt
The Witness
habits are important
It was dark she was not afraid
three more blocks then cross
despite the strange car idling
light a cigarette at 6th and North
street lamp eating up the smoke thank god
for legs that know your direction the club just
a little further into the black massed buildings
and of course it is raining
a shake of damp curls and faster steps thank god
for strong legs and sinewed heels, she thinks
as if it makes a difference to the strange car
climbing the pavement
She wonders what she looks like illuminated
soft curls long coat hat just so all stretched
out on the pavement
habits are important
It was dark she was not afraid
three more blocks then cross
despite the strange car idling
light a cigarette at 6th and North
street lamp eating up the smoke thank god
for legs that know your direction the club just
a little further into the black massed buildings
and of course it is raining
a shake of damp curls and faster steps thank god
for strong legs and sinewed heels, she thinks
as if it makes a difference to the strange car
climbing the pavement
She wonders what she looks like illuminated
soft curls long coat hat just so all stretched
out on the pavement
About the Author
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Alyse is a writer and artist, using performance and collaboration to facilitate civic and social dialogue in her community. She is interested in the intersections of different art forms and collaborating with other artists.
She likes to pursue projects that help develop her community into a place where artists can thrive. She is from Las Vegas, Nevada. To get in touch, email is usually best, but she can be found everywhere online @ittbittypoems. |
