Sharkskin Jacket

with clammy hands deep
in shallow side pockets,

his absent-minded fingers
very consciously fidget

at the feel of cold car keys
and crumpled tickets,

yes, he's now going places
in this sharkskin jacket !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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