In that chilly apartment
the cat found the warmest spot
on top of the refrigerator
the refrigerator would cycle off
with a violent shiver
the cat’s tail would twitch
in the silence that followed
we would lower our voices
& move closer together
the walls were thin as takeout menus
the ceiling had a stain
in the shape of Antarctica
we each had bruises
on our hips from
the other’s hipbones.
Wow, you’re on a roll.
A good one, Dave! Evocative, and leaves so many questions unanswered!
What Jean said!
Hey, thanks, guys! I think probably Jean Follain was an influence here, with a little bit of Simic thrown in.