How Harmful Can She Be

They get out of cars and adjust their clothes.
Some wearing a yard or two of makeup.
Others in pajamas or jogging suits.
It is Saturday morning
The mall has just opened.
I sit in the parking lot watching.
Knowing what danger they would be in
If I was a killer
That unassuming sweet little old lady?
Sure I went to see what she wanted. 
How harmful could she be?
I gnash my teeth, smelling their blood.
They walk past in their pajamas,
Not realizing my dog nose can smell their toothpaste.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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January 4, 2020 at 8:18 AM
A clever poem as always my friend, your poems are masterful and quite amazing. Thank-you dear Caren for all your support and friendship during 2019 and I hope that 2020 brings all your dreams to fruition!
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January 4, 2020 at 6:33 PM
Thank you so much Jennifer. I just throw stuff out there and sometimes I think "WHY?" but I continue doing it because it works for me. I wish you all kinds of happiness this year, Jennifer.
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