Beat

 

 

 

 

Mad jazz singers blaring,
the gathered dance and bop
Tossing ladies between their legs,
hair slicked back and eyes shimmering
Chicks with ringlets catch attention –
Digging them and hoping for later rendezvous

Down hallway kick slick shoes
pantry doors banging out
ringing like the trumpet singing
out like the caw-filled crow
Dance, red dress masquerade and
smile
lit cigarette –
rest now on painted lips

 

 

 

 

COFFEE SHOP II

 

plumes of smoke
-echo decay
dark glasses on
blind
piano player
cliche
-Good one Ray
speak easy
easier with a few drinks
like my women
coffee
corner shop homeless
boots law in the face
tackle
taser
rest in the back of flashing lights
sleep a little warmer
cold cement walls