Robert Naczas

after-season sales —
I read fire safety tips
in a lingerie shop

posing –
a single drop of sweat
down my spine

new shower gel –
my thoughts
still dirty

truancy –
a group of noisy sparrows
at the museum entrance

sore throat this morning –
the crocus just manages
to swallow a snowflake

row next door
we break off our argument
to listen

the curve of her nails
as she hands me –
milk bread matches