Tuesday, February 22, 2022

33/365 - Silly

 



"That's silly" he said
while looking at me
with an expression
as far from amusement
as an expression 
can possibly be
And I met his gaze
(those steeled eyes)
and I quickly looked
to the nothing
just over his shoulder
willing my face
into my own
disparate expression
that would convey
(I hoped very much)
that I was also
not amused
if he could just see

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