Karen Friedland: High Heels

She stumbles along in high heels, 

like a queen who wants to be taller than she really is, 

in order to rule the sidewalks 

and men’s hearts – 

to beat out all those other dames 

in this hapless game of domination in the city. 

.

When all she really wants is to curl up like a cat, 

catching breezes through the gumwood windows, 

ink smudged on her fingertips, 

her little black dog poised 

to defend her against anyone and everyone.

—

Copyright 2020 Karen Friedland

Karen Friedland’s Places That Are Gone is available from Nixes Mate Books.

One comment on “Karen Friedland: High Heels”

1. loranneke

   November 21, 2020

   

   I loved wearing those high heels…

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