closer to the edge
it’s a dangerous place
a dozen hooded juveniles
snap snap snapping their fingers
on the tip of their toes
dancing choreographically
there’s a jungle within the city
progressing & diverging
adaptations taking place left & right
one band singing a capella
another all electrified
the alleys gather ashes
just as the moon gathers light
midnight winds introducing
unrequited winds
swirling & rising unobserved
hunger awakens the mind
whether at sunrise or high noon
invisible hands motioning
this way to the next show
desiring to audition you
september two thousand twenty
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved
great words for the city teeming with all of life
thanks so very much, beth
This was lovely…especially liked the midnight winds introducing unrequited winds…nicely done
thank you, Padmini ~ blessings to you and yours