delicate features

on a worn out frame

sips starbucks at the back of the bus,

leans forward expectant-like

she's about to bound

in the picture he drew

his shirt was flat and green.

i'm painting.

he said

but she called him baby

and he agreed

to leave the room

down the hall

down the stairs

to the hospital.

watched and weighed,

wait and see.

watch and wait,

catch and release.