biting a rose

wide steps solid pace face forward cool giddiness ready
get on that plane again and go some place. starts in the normal way, a locale with a familiar face and welcoming doorstep. a launch pad. look around a little, peripheral vision see whats on the sidewalks. it's not too long though, before my little toe leaves the welcome mat. tres dos uno...blast off. senses electric. all pores open for maximum intake. yeah, i'm new around here, but i know where i'm going. generally. i'm willing to be sidetracked down a sideways sidestreet.

getting ready to do it again. it's the only way i can get that feeling. put me on the spot. see how i perform. thinking and winking on your feet, chica. just you and the whole wide world busses bums gesture traffic greasy high heels futbol catcall park bench orange stand a-ha this time it's brief, but i can use the taste, just a bit on my tonguetip:::::::for now