The Inescapable Love That Never Was

Bulldozer beforehand the horses graze soundly out back the cranes implant the earth one night only fishing new directions Diner table imparts the room around it peony walled paper Waitress hip wide stretched veins tied behind her back offers The radio, egg whites, pepsi bottle of vodka She sleeps without coffee servicing the last smile for miles the sign shines silver outside, a symbol out of order Camera on her face rests against the surface dries brown cup ring a cakewalk into town these days the stains reflect