it was a rainy manhattan mid-day
with me in the midst of it
high heels avoiding pavement cracks
no umbrella to help

but there was something pleasant about it

i knew the trick
how to get warm a little bit
so i slightly passed over those grills
and the subway air started melting my chills

popping up my skirt

such an unexpected
marilyn momentum!

how flattering
for a shy girl like me...