The Locksmith

The Locksmith

1

Speck of dust

contains a vast sea 

   of particles

though it floats on a draft

   from my window.

2

Monadnock   empty of snow

holds back the gray clouds

coursing its back

like dark smoke,

others    like white bursts.

3

Pu'erh tea tastes funky

after it cools,

leaves a line near the rim,

and vibrates as I

set it down.

4

The locksmith parks

his van across the street,

goes to the eye doctor

as the dentist's wife

peers from her doorway.

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