December 30, 1982 2:00 p.m. Poetry by Michael F. Nyiri


Brushstrokes

girl aimlessly sitting
waiting biting her nails
hoping for hope's helpful showers

friendly with corners
a loner remember
shifting her sight to the embers

people discuss a tired plot
form a movie sequel
as if it means something in their lives

nobody understands
but he doesn't listen
'totally' out of synchronization
with her needs

who are they
?

I sit behind my canvas
painting brushstokes
paint her into a corner

will the paintbrush dry
?

1982


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