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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Locksmith

     Speck of dust

contains a vast sea 

     of particles

though it floats on a draft

     from the window.

     The locksmith parks

his van across the street,

goes to the eye doctor

     as the dentist's wife

peers from her doorway.

Pu'erh tea tastes funky

          after it cools,

leaves a line near the rim,

     and vibrates when

set down. Monadnock

          empty of snow

holds back the gray clouds

     coursing its back

          like dark smoke,

others like white bursts.

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