From the Back (Trimeric)
the stranger looks familiar
as he stands near the car,
gestures with his hands,
shoulders slightly hunched
as he stands near the car,
short, white hair cap covered,
engrossed in conversation,
gestures with his hands,
wears a short-sleeved sweatshirt
despite February wind,
shoulders slightly hunched,
he could be my dad,
and I don’t want him to turn around.
An educator for over 30 years, Nancy Haskett retired in 2011 and is a member of the Ina Coolbrith Circle, MoSt (Modesto Stanislaus Poetry Center), as well as a local writing group. Her work has appeared in more than 40 publications, including the anthology More than Soil, More than Sky; Stanislaus Connections; Homestead Review; Iodine Press; Song of the San Joaquin; The Pen Woman; Monterey Poetry Review and more. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys reading, traveling, walking, and spending time with her family. Her poetry collection, Shadows & Reflections, is available on Amazon.
the stranger looks familiar
as he stands near the car,
gestures with his hands,
shoulders slightly hunched
as he stands near the car,
short, white hair cap covered,
engrossed in conversation,
gestures with his hands,
wears a short-sleeved sweatshirt
despite February wind,
shoulders slightly hunched,
he could be my dad,
and I don’t want him to turn around.
An educator for over 30 years, Nancy Haskett retired in 2011 and is a member of the Ina Coolbrith Circle, MoSt (Modesto Stanislaus Poetry Center), as well as a local writing group. Her work has appeared in more than 40 publications, including the anthology More than Soil, More than Sky; Stanislaus Connections; Homestead Review; Iodine Press; Song of the San Joaquin; The Pen Woman; Monterey Poetry Review and more. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys reading, traveling, walking, and spending time with her family. Her poetry collection, Shadows & Reflections, is available on Amazon.
