Poem — Rex

Hello friends! I know it’s been a while since I’ve given a proper update on my big projects, but suffice it to say that this will be one such update. As of right now, I am on my way to self-publishing my first-ever chapbook. Though most of the details will come later, it will likely come out sometime by the end of this year or the beginning of next. This poem, Rex, will be one of the featured pieces. It was also recently featured on the Poetry Festival website so please go show them some love, as well.

A smile that hit like a knockout punch.

Hair that was definitely not a natural red,

but who cares?

Laughter that belted across the whole parking lot,

unafraid of whoever was walking to their car

at that moment.

Concern that matched any grandma’s, despite us being total strangers.

Five minutes wasn’t enough.

It wasn’t love, per say,

moreso a permission granted,

a green light to be real.

Thanks for reading!

Originally published at http://vivianscheibelein.wordpress.com on September 3, 2024.