on a thursday afternoon
they would wander
white-gloved
a few soda crackers and peppermints
wrapped carefully in a handkerchief
and tucked into pocketbooks
just in case
they would say
and nod agreement
to the happy collusion
spent lingering
by the perfume counter
but Friday
would always come
striding in on too-high heels
gin and tonic fueled
waiting to be dragged
onto the dance floor
cherries in the snow
smeared
on saturday’s collar
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See what’s lurking in the entries of the Weekly Photo Challenge: Nighttime.
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Love your shot… It has an old world feel to it. ;-)
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That it does – thanks!
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Great combination and a good choice for the challenge!
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Thank you!
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Nice shot. The reflection makes it look like it’s on a street corner. Cool.
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Nice composition and contrast.
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Thanks – feeling nostalgic lately…
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Interesting poem!!! And nice shot!
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Thank you – gotta love vintage nightlife!
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